— gulflike , adj. — gulfy , adj.
/gulf/ , n.
1. a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
2. a deep hollow; chasm or abyss.
3. any wide separation, as in position, status, or education.
4. something that engulfs or swallows up.
v.t.
5. to swallow up; engulf.
[ 1300-50; ME go ( u ) lf golfe golfo kólphos, Gk kólpos bosom, lap, bay ]
Syn. 2. canyon, gorge, gully, cleft, rift, split.