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gapeworm
nounVery Rare
/ˈɡeɪp.wɜːm/A parasitic nematode worm of the genus Syngamus, especially Syngamus trachea, that infects the respiratory tracts of birds, causing them to gasp or gape for air.
gaposis
nounExtremely Low
/ɡæˈpəʊ.sɪs/A jocular, informal term for the condition of having undesirable gaps (e.g., in clothing or teeth).
gapped scale
nounLow
/ɡæpt skeɪl/A musical scale that omits one or more of the notes found in the standard major or minor scale, creating intervals larger than a whole step.
gapper
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡæpə/A physical gap or space between objects; specifically, a hole in a baseball or cricket defense that allows a hit.
gapping
nounLow (except in linguistics/specific technical fields)
/ˈɡæpɪŋ/The act or instance of leaving a gap or space; in linguistics, the elliptical construction where a word is omitted from the middle of a clause when it is repeated from a parallel clause.
gar
nounC2
/ɡɑː/A predatory, elongated freshwater fish with a long snout and sharp teeth, belonging to the family Lepisosteidae.
garage
nounverbverb-transitiveA1
/ˈɡær.ɑːʒ/A building or indoor space designed for housing, storing, or repairing motor vehicles.
garage band
nounB2
/ˈɡær.ɑːʒ ˌbænd/A group of musicians, typically young amateurs, who practise and play music together in a small, often residential space like a garage, basement, or similar non-professional setting.
garage sale
nounB1
/ˈɡær.ɑːʒ ˌseɪl/A sale of used household goods held at the seller's home, typically in their garage or yard.
garageman
nounRare / Specialist
/ˈɡær.ɑːʒ.mæn/ or /ˈɡær.ɪdʒ.mæn/A man whose job is repairing, servicing, or maintaining motor vehicles at a garage; a mechanic or workshop technician.
garaging
nounC1
/ˈɡær.ɑːʒ.ɪŋ/The act of putting a vehicle into a garage.
garam masala
nounB2
/ˌɡɑː.rəm məˈsɑː.lə/A warm, aromatic blend of ground spices central to Indian cooking.
garamond
nounC2 (very low frequency in general language; primarily found in specialised contexts like design, publishing, typography)
/ˈɡærəmɒnd/A style of typeface with old-style characteristics such as bracketed serifs, moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, and slanted stress.
garand
nounC2
/ˈɡærənd/A semi-automatic .30 caliber rifle, formally known as the M1, used as the standard service rifle of the United States military during World War II and the Korean War, designed by Canadian-American engineer John C. Garand.
garand rifle
nounC1
/ˈɡær.ænd ˌraɪ.fəl/A specific model of American semi-automatic rifle used in WWII and the Korean War, officially designated the M1.
garb
nounverbverb-transitiveLow
/ɡɑːb/Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind.
garbage
nounHigh
/ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/Waste material, especially domestic refuse.
garbage can
nounB1
/ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kæn/A container for discarding waste or trash.
garbage collection
nounB2
/ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/The regular service of removing household waste and refuse for disposal.
garbage truck
nounB1
/ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ trʌk/A large motor vehicle used to collect and transport household waste and refuse.

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