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gannet
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/alkɐˈtɾaʃ/al·ca·traz
Definitions
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A large seabird of the family Sulidae, with white plumage and black-tipped pointed wings, known for its gliding flight and plunge-diving for fish.
Usage examples
“Gannets nest on the cliffs of the Portuguese coast.”
“We observed a flock of gannets diving to catch fish.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
northern gannetgannet colonygannet diving
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A common name given to various large seabirds, such as gannets (Sulidae) and, by extension, to other birds like the albatross (Diomedeidae).
In popular usage, sometimes confused with 'albatross'.
Usage examples
“Ancient sailors feared gannets, seeing them as an omen of storm.”
“The albatross is sometimes mistakenly called a gannet.”