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Definition of gullet

gullet

/ˈɡʌl.ɪt/
gul · let
Plural:gullets
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gullet Lexical Profile

gullet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The passage by which food and drink pass from the mouth and throat to the stomach; the esophagus or throat.

Example

"The pelican swallowed the whole fish straight down its gullet."

2

A narrow, deep ravine, gorge, or water channel cut through rock or earth.

Example

"Meltwater from the ridge rushed down a steep rocky gullet into the valley below."

3

The curved notch or space between two adjacent teeth on a saw blade or gear wheel, designed to hold and carry away sawdust or debris.

Example

"Deep gullets between the saw teeth help clear wood chips quickly when cutting thick timber."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for gullet

• Nearby Words

gulf
gulf sturgeon
gull
gullet
gullfoss
gullibility
gullible

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French golet, a diminutive of gole ('throat'), from Latin gula ('throat, gullet').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gullet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gullet
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