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gullwing

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Resembling a gull's wings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: wings etc.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One of a pair of doors, as of an aircraft, resembling a gull's wings when open.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Synonym of goose wing (sail position).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: goose wing

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From gull + wing.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lokinsiipi- — resembling gull's wings
  • Swedish: måsvinge- — resembling gull's wings
  • Finnish: lokinsiipiovi — door
  • Swedish: måsvingedörr — door