gaivota — meaning in English

English meaning

• gull noun A seabird, typically gray or white, common along coasts and often seen scavenging for food.
• mew noun The soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten.
• pedalo noun A small boat moved by pedals that turn paddles, used for fun on lakes and at the seaside.

Senses

gaivota is used for these senses in English:

• common gull A medium-sized gull, Larus canus.
• gull A seabird of the genus Larus or of the subfamily Larinae.
• mew (archaic, poetic, dialectal) A gull, seagull.
• pedalo (UK, watercraft) A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.
• shadoof An ancient device used to gather water, consisting of a pivoted stick with a bucket on the end of it.

gull — full definition

1. noun A seabird, typically gray or white, common along coasts and often seen scavenging for food.
2. noun A person who is easily deceived or tricked; a dupe.
3. verb To deceive or trick someone.

mew — full definition

1. noun The soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten.
2. verb To make this crying sound, like a cat.
3. verb To confine or shut something away (an older usage).

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