seagull

[ˈsiːɡʌl]

seagull Definition

a large, common, usually grey and white bird that lives near the sea.

Using seagull: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seagull" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The seagulls were circling above the fishing boats.

  • Example

    I love to watch the seagulls at the beach.

  • Example

    The seagull swooped down and grabbed the fish from the water.

seagull Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seagull

Phrases with seagull

  • a management style where the manager only interacts with employees when there is a problem or when something goes wrong

    Example

    The CEO was criticized for his seagull management style.

  • a phenomenon where an expert is brought in to solve a problem, but their involvement actually makes the problem worse

    Example

    The company's decision to bring in a consultant had a seagull effect on the project.

  • a person who comes into a project or situation, makes a lot of noise, messes everything up, and then leaves

    Example

    The new manager was a seagull artist who caused chaos in the department.

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Summary: seagull in Brief

A 'seagull' [ˈsiːɡʌl] is a large, common bird that lives near the sea. It is often seen circling above fishing boats or at the beach. The term also extends into phrases like 'seagull management,' referring to a management style where the manager only interacts with employees when there is a problem, and 'seagull effect,' describing a phenomenon where an expert's involvement makes a problem worse.

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