Meaning of the word gull in English

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gull

US /ɡʌl/
UK /ɡʌl/

Noun

1.

a long-winged, web-footed seabird with a raucous call, typically white with gray on the back and wings

Example:
A gull soared gracefully above the ocean waves.
The children enjoyed feeding the gulls at the beach.
2.

a person who is easily fooled or tricked; a dupe

Example:
He was such a gull that he fell for the oldest trick in the book.
The con artist saw her as an easy gull.

Verb

to fool or trick (someone) into doing something

Example:
He tried to gull me into buying his old car.
Don't let them gull you with their sweet talk.