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gier-eagle
nounHistorical / Obsolete
/ˈɡaɪər ˌiːɡ(ə)l/An archaic term for a specific type of vulture, often identified as the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus).
gierek
nounC1
/ˈɡɪərɪŋ/The ratio of a company's debt to its equity capital; the general financial structure of a company.
gieseking
nounVery Low (Rare/Technical)
/ˈɡiːzəkɪŋ/A proper noun, the surname of the renowned German pianist Walter Gieseking (1895-1956).
giessen
nounB2
/ˈɡlɪs(ə)n/to shine by reflecting light with a soft sparkle or glow
gif
nounverb-transitiveHigh (in digital/online contexts)
/ɡɪf/ or /dʒɪf/A file format for images that supports both static and animated images with a limited colour palette.
gift
nounverbverb-transitiveA1
/ɡɪft/something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favour or honour, or make someone happy
gift certificate
nounC1
/ˈɡɪft səˌtɪf.ɪ.kət/A prepaid document or card issued by a retailer or service provider, given as a gift, which the recipient can exchange for goods or services of the stated value.
gift of gab
nounB2
/ˈɡɪft əv ðə ˈɡæb/A natural ability to speak in an engaging, persuasive, and fluent manner.
gift of tongues
nounLow
/ˌɡɪft əv ˈtʌŋz/The miraculous ability, described in the Christian New Testament, to speak in a language one has not learned, considered a spiritual gift from God.
gift tax
nounC1
/ˈɡɪft ˌtæks/A tax levied on the transfer of property or money as a gift.
gift voucher
nounB2
/ˈɡɪft ˌvaʊtʃə(r)/A pre-paid certificate, card or code issued by a retailer or company that can be exchanged for goods or services up to its monetary value.
gift-wrap
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈɡɪft ˌræp/To wrap a present or gift in decorative paper, often for the purpose of giving it as a present.
giftable
adjectivenounLow-Mid
/ˈɡɪf.tə.bəl/Suitable to be given as a gift; having qualities that make something appropriate as a present.
giftware
nounC2
/ˈɡɪftweə/Goods or merchandise that are designed or intended to be given as gifts.
giftwrap
verbB1
/ˈɡɪft ræp/To wrap a present, typically with decorative paper and ribbon.
giftwrapping
nounMedium
/ˈɡɪftˌræp.ɪŋ/The decorative paper and other materials used to cover a gift.
gifu
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˈjɪvʊ/A gift, offering, or present.
gig
adjectivenounverb+1B1
/ɡɪɡ/A single, one-off performance by a musician, comedian, or performer.
gig economy
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡɪɡ ɪˌkɒn.ə.mi/A labour market characterised by short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs.
gig mill
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈɡɪɡ ˌmɪl/A machine in the textile industry, historically used to raise the nap on cloth (e.g., on woolen fabrics) by brushing it with teasels or wire brushes.

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