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gamesmanship

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Examples

//The water gurgled through the pipes.
//I was so hungry that you could hear my stomach gurgling.

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

probably imitative

gurgle

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

to flow in a broken irregular stream //the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
Synonyms

bubble dribble guggle lap plash ripple splash trickle wash
Related Words

eddy purl swirl
swash swish swoosh whish
drip drop
gush jet rush spew spout spurt squirt
Near Antonyms

run
Antonyms

pour roll stream

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in whisper, gasp
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

babble coo gasp hiss moan murmur rustle sigh suspiration susurration susurrus whisper
burr buzz chirr churr drone hum purr thrum whir (also whirr) whiz (or whizz) zoom
whish zing zip
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bawl howl roar scream screech shriek squall squeal yell yelp

gym

noun

ˈjim

Definition

gymnasium
physical education
a usually metal frame supporting an assortment of outdoor play equipment (such as a swing, seesaw, and rings)

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gymnasium health club health spa spa

Examples

//He works out at the gym.
//Students are required to take gym.

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

gym

Examples

//The water gurgled through the pipes.
//I was so hungry that you could hear my stomach gurgling.

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

probably imitative

gurgle

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

to flow in a broken irregular stream //the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
Synonyms

bubble dribble guggle lap plash ripple splash trickle wash
Related Words

eddy purl swirl
swash swish swoosh whish
drip drop
gush jet rush spew spout spurt squirt
Near Antonyms

run
Antonyms

pour roll stream

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in whisper, gasp
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

babble coo gasp hiss moan murmur rustle sigh suspiration susurration susurrus whisper
burr buzz chirr churr drone hum purr thrum whir (also whirr) whiz (or whizz) zoom
whish zing zip
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bawl howl roar scream screech shriek squall squeal yell yelp

gym

noun

ˈjim

Definition

gymnasium
physical education
a usually metal frame supporting an assortment of outdoor play equipment (such as a swing, seesaw, and rings)

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gymnasium health club health spa spa

Examples

//He works out at the gym.
//Students are required to take gym.

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

gym