gould

/gaʊld/

Definitions

1. noun

A surname, or a unit of measurement equal to one-twentieth of a pennyweight, or 1/240 of an ounce.

“The goldsmith weighed the metal on a gould scale.”

2. verb

To utter a loud, shrill cry, typically of a bird.

“The gulls gould loudly as they flew overhead.”

Synonyms

  • ounce
  • pennyweight
  • shout
  • surname
  • unit
  • utter

Antonyms

  • silence
  • whisper