gorgée — meaning in English

English meaning

• draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
• gulp verb To swallow quickly and in large amounts.
• mouthful noun The amount of food or drink that fills the mouth at once.
• sip noun A small amount of a drink taken into the mouth at one time.
• swallow verb To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.

Senses

gorgée is used for these senses in English:

• gulp The usual amount swallowed.
• mouthful The amount that will fit in a mouth.
• sip A small mouthful of drink
• swallow The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.

draft — full definition

1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
5. verb To write a preliminary version of something.

gulp — full definition

1. verb To swallow quickly and in large amounts.
2. verb To swallow nervously as a sign of fear or anxiety.
3. noun A large swallow, or the amount swallowed at once.

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