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Topic: Animals

gid

IPA: /ɡɪd/

KK: /gɪd/

noun

Definition: A disease that affects herbivores, particularly sheep, caused by larvae of a specific tapeworm in the brain, leading to a staggering walk.

Example: The farmer was concerned about the gid affecting his sheep.

gill

IPA: /ɡɪl/

KK: /gɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become caught in a type of fishing net that is designed to trap fish by their gills.

Example: The fish gilled itself in the net and couldn't escape.

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for volume, often used for liquids, equal to a quarter of a pint or four ounces. It can also refer to thin structures found on the underside of a mushroom cap.

Example: The recipe calls for a gill of water to be added to the mixture.

transitive verb

Definition: To catch fish using a special type of net or to clean and prepare fish for cooking.

Example: The fisherman decided to gill the fish before cooking it for dinner.

gilled

IPA: /ɡɪld/

KK: /gɪld/

adjective

Definition: Having structures called gills, which are used for breathing in water, typically found in fish and some amphibians.

Example: The gilled mushrooms are easy to identify by their distinctive gill structures underneath the cap.

giller

IPA: /ˈɡɪlər/

KK: /ˈɡɪlər/

noun

Definition: A type of fishing line made from horsehair or a person who uses a gill-net for fishing.

Example: The giller cast his line into the river, hoping for a good catch.

gilling

IPA: /ˈɡɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈgɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A young salmon that is about two years old, or the method of catching fish using nets that trap them by their gills.

Example: The fisherman used gilling techniques to catch salmon in the river.

gillnet

IPA: /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/

KK: /ˈgɪlˌnɛt/

transitive verb

Definition: To catch fish using a type of net that allows fish to swim into it but not escape.

Example: Fishermen often gillnet to catch salmon during the spawning season.

gillnetter

IPA: /ˈɡɪlˌnɛtər/

KK: /ˈɡɪlˌnɛtər/

noun

Definition: A type of boat or person that uses special nets to catch fish by trapping them in their gills.

Example: The gillnetter returned to the harbor with a full catch of fish.

gilly

IPA: /ˈɡɪli/

KK: /ˈgɪli/

noun

Definition: A person who assists in fishing or hunting, often serving as a guide or helper.

Example: The gilly helped the tourists catch fish in the river.

gilthead

IPA: //ˈɡɪl.hɛd//

KK: /ˈgɪlˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A type of fish known for its golden-colored head, commonly found in the Mediterranean and valued as food.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using gilthead, a popular fish in Mediterranean cuisine.

giraffe

IPA: /dʒɪˈræf/

KK: /jəˈræf/

noun

Definition: A tall African animal with a long neck and legs, known for its distinctive coat with patches of brown and orange. It is the tallest land animal and primarily eats leaves from trees.

Example: The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves high up in the tree.

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