gannet Synonyms & Antonyms
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Gannet as a Noun
Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.
A voracious eater; a glutton.
Gannet as a Verb
To wolf down, gobble or eat (something) voraciously.
Word Forms & Grammar
gannet (plural gannets)
gannet (third-person singular simple present gannets, present participle ganneting, simple past and past participle ganneted)
Words That Rhyme With Gannet
Origin of Gannet
From Middle English ganet, gante, from Old English ganot, from Proto-West Germanic *ganat, *ganatō, from Proto-Germanic *ganatuz, *ganutô (“gander”), ultimately related to Proto-Germanic *ganzô.
Word Facts for Gannet
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡænɪt/ |
| Meaning | Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white… |
| Plural | gannets |
| Verb forms | gannets, ganneting, ganneted |
Quick Answers About Gannet
Is gannet a noun or a verb?
Gannet is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of gannet?
The plural of gannet is gannets.
What is the past tense of gannet?
The past tense of gannet is ganneted. The present participle is ganneting.