Words that start with G

Gis forGnarled

Something is described as gnarled if it looks old, knotty and misshapen. Slow-growing trees in very exposed areas often get gnarled. Bonsai trees are deliberately made to look gnarled so they seem older than they are.

Adjectives

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Gis forGnash

Gnashing is clenching or grinding your teeth together, usually in anger or frustration.

Verbs

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Gis forGnat

Scientific name: suborder: nematocera

Gnats are any of a large variety of small, thin, flying insects that are often seen in large swarms. Their larval stage typically lives in water so they are common in swampy areas, or anywhere there is standing water.

Insects

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Gis forGnocchi

Gnocchi are small dumplings. They can be made from flour or potatoes, water and eggs. Gnocchi are typically boiled to cook them and then served like pasta.

Food

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Gis forGnome

A gnome in mythology is a small, humanoid creature that lives underground. In more common use, garden gnomes are often used to decorate people's gardens. They are small, usually made from ceramic and are generally wear red pointed hats.

List of home decor, Gardening

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Gis forGnu

A gnu is another name for a wildebeest.

Mammals

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Gis forGo

You go when you move or do something, usually when you move away from something. For example, "go away", or "I am going to the shops". The opposite of go is stop. The past tense of go is went.

Verbs, Transitions

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Gis forGoal

A goal is something that you aim for or work towards - a goal is the end point of something. You might have a goal to save $1000 by the end of the year, or to lose 5 pounds. In many sports, a goal is a place you try and get a ball into.

Toys & games, Transitions

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Gis forGoanna

Scientific name: genus: varanus

Goannas are large monitors that live in Australia. Some of them are quite small, but some can grow up to two metres long. Goannas eat insects and small animals, and will also eat rotting meat from dead animals they find.

Reptiles, Australian animals

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Gis forGoat

Scientific name: capra aegagrus hircus

Goats are closely related to sheep. People use goats for their milk and their meat, and some kinds of goat have wool that can be used to make clothes from. Goats milk can be made into cheese. Male goats are called bucks or billies, female goats are called does or nannies, and baby goats are called kids.

Farm animals