gulf
Pronunciation:
/ɡʌlf/noun
Definitions
A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.
That which swallows; the gullet.
That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy.
A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea
Example: the Gulf of Mexico the Persian Gulf
verb
Definitions
(Oxbridge slang) To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently.