gannet
/'gænit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large seabird: A gannet is a large, heavily built seabird known for its distinctive diving behavior to catch fish.
- Noted for diving: It has a long, stout bill and is famous for its spectacular, high-speed plunges into the ocean from the air.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We saw a northern gannet diving for fish off the coast.
- Gannets often nest in large, noisy colonies on cliffs.
Advanced Usage
- "Gannet" as a metaphor: Informally, the word can be used to describe a greedy or voracious person, especially one who eats a lot.
- After the hike, he ate like a gannet, finishing three sandwiches.
Variants and Related Words
- Northern gannet (n): The most common and widespread species of gannet, found in the North Atlantic.
- Cape gannet (n): A species of gannet found off the southern coasts of Africa.
- Gannetry (n): A breeding colony or nesting site of gannets.
Synonyms
- Booby: Another type of seabird in the same family (Sulidae) known for similar diving behavior.
- Solan goose: An old or regional name for the northern gannet.
Related Phrases
- "Like a gannet": An adverbial phrase used to describe someone eating very quickly and greedily.
- The kids descended on the picnic table like gannets.
Related Idioms
- "To have the appetite of a gannet": To have a very large or insatiable appetite.
- Don't worry about cooking too much; my brother has the appetite of a gannet.
Noun
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large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish
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