All gulf synonyms
gulf
G g noun gulf
- deep β If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- sound β The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3β30 miles (5β48 km) wide.
- harbor β a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
- cove β A cove is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards so that the sea is partly enclosed.
- bay β A bay is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards.
- bayou β A bayou is a slow-moving, marshy area of water in the southern United States, especially Louisiana.
- bight β a wide indentation of a shoreline, or the body of water bounded by such a curve
- slough β the outer layer of the skin of a snake, which is cast off periodically.
- basin β A basin is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquids, or for mixing or storing food.
- whirlpool β water in swift, circular motion, as that produced by the meeting of opposing currents, often causing a downward spiraling action.
- firth β John Rupert, 1890β1960, English linguist.
- crevasse β A crevasse is a large, deep crack in thick ice or rock.
- hiatus β a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
- hollow β having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty: a hollow sphere.
- rent β an opening made by rending or tearing; slit; fissure.
- chasm β A chasm is a very deep crack in rock, earth, or ice.
- pit β the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum.
- abyss β An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground.
- cavity β A cavity is a space or hole in something such as a solid object or a person's body.
- cave β A cave is a large hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or one that is under the ground.
- split β to divide or separate from end to end or into layers: to split a log in two.
- breach β If you breach an agreement, a law, or a promise, you break it.
- opening β an open or clear space.
- void β Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
- gap β a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
- rift β an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.; fissure; cleft; chink.
- separation β an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- cleft β A cleft in a rock or in the ground is a narrow opening in it.
- gulch β a deep, narrow ravine, especially one marking the course of a stream or torrent.
- shaft β a long pole forming the body of various weapons, as lances, halberds, or arrows.
- well β in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- depth β The depth of something such as a river or hole is the distance downwards from its top surface, or between its upper and lower surfaces.
- ravine β a narrow steep-sided valley commonly eroded by running water.
- distance β the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
- inlet β an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.
- harbour β a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
- hole β an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.
- vacuum β a space entirely devoid of matter.
- depths β a vast space or abyss
- expanse β An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface.