Definitions

1. noun

a large body of water, typically connected to an ocean, and often smaller than an ocean

“The tourists took a boat tour across the calm waters of the gulf.”

2. verb

to swallow or take in suddenly

“The diver gulped air before diving to great depths.”

3. verb

to take or swallow something suddenly, especially food or drink

“The thirsty traveler gulped down the water in one swift motion.”

4. verb

to swallow or take in with a sudden, loud noise

“The fish gulped down the bait with a loud splash.”