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gauze
nounB2
/ɡɔːz/A thin, transparent fabric with an open, loose weave, typically used for dressing wounds or in theater and costumes.
gavage
nounRare
/ˈɡæv.ɑːʒ/The act of feeding a person or animal, especially a baby or a livestock animal, by means of a tube passed through the mouth or nose into the stomach.
gavarnie
nounVery low frequency
/ˌɡavɑːˈniː/ or /ɡa.vaʁ.ni/ (approximating French pronunciation)A proper noun referring to a specific place in the French Pyrenees, notably the Cirque de Gavarnie, a spectacular natural amphitheatre formed by glaciers.
gavaskar
nounVery Low (Common primarily in Indian English and cricketing contexts)
/ˈɡʌvəskɑː/A surname, most famously associated with Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary former Indian cricketer.
gave
verbA1
/ɡeɪv/The past tense form of the verb 'give', meaning to transfer the possession of something to someone without expecting payment.
gavel
nounverb-transitiveC1
/ˈɡav(ə)l/A small, ceremonial mallet or hammer used by an authority figure (like a judge, auctioneer, or meeting chair) to signal for attention, call for order, or mark a decision.
gavelkind
nounVery Rare / Specialised
/ˈɡavəlkɪnd/A historical system of inheritance in which a deceased person's land is divided equally among all his sons.
gavial
nounVery Low
/ˈɡeɪvɪəl/A large, fish-eating crocodilian reptile native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by an extremely long, narrow snout.
gavin
nounVery Low
/ˈɡæv.ɪn/A masculine given name of Welsh origin, often interpreted as meaning 'white hawk' or 'little hawk'.
gavle
nounExtremely Low / Obsolete
/ˈɡeɪv(ə)l/A rare, chiefly regional or obsolete English verb: to talk nonsense or gossip excessively; to prattle or babble.
gavotte
nounC2
/ɡəˈvɒt/A medium-paced French dance in duple time, popular in the 18th century, characterized by a skipping step.
gaw
nounVery Low
/ɡɔː/(Verb) To stare openly and foolishly; to gape.
gawain
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɑːweɪn/A proper noun referring to a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, known for his chivalry, courage, and courtesy.
gawk
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1-C2 / Low
/ɡɔːk/to stare openly and stupidly; to gape.
gawp
verbverb-intransitiveLow to Medium (common in informal UK English, rare in US English)
/ɡɔːp/To stare openly, stupidly, or in a rude manner, often with one's mouth open.
gawra
nounVery Low
/ˈɡaʊrə/A Kurdish word meaning 'giant' or 'great one', used as a proper noun in names and places.
gay
adjectiveadverbnounC1
/ɡeɪ/An adjective used to describe a person who is emotionally and/or physically attracted to people of their own gender, especially men. In its original sense (now chiefly dated), it means 'happy' or 'bright'.
gay gordons
nounLow
/ˌɡeɪ ˈɡɔːdənz/A lively Scottish country dance performed by couples in a circle.
gay liberation
nounLow-Mid (common in historical/sociopolitical contexts)
/ˌɡeɪ lɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/A socio-political movement aimed at securing equal rights, social acceptance, and freedom from discrimination for gay people.
gay marry
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
/ˈɡeɪ ˌmæ.ri/To officiate a marriage ceremony for a same-sex couple; to perform a same-sex wedding.

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