gaz

/ɡæz, ˈɡɑː/ or /ˈɡæz/ (UK) /ɡɑz, ˈɡæz/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

a type of large, wild antelope found in Africa; a type of gas or mixture of gases, especially one that is flammable or explosive

“The gaz was grazing on the savannah.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement for gas or a mixture of gases

“The car’s fuel consumption is measured in litres of gaz per kilometre.”

3. verb

to look at or watch something with a mixture of curiosity and disapproval

“The people in the town were gaz-ing at the strange new building.”

Synonyms

  • antelope
  • fuel
  • gas
  • stare

Antonyms

  • admire
  • respect