gander

/ˈɡændər/
noun
  1. A male goose.
    • On the farm, the gander protected the geese from predators.
    • We watched a gander lead his flock across the field.
    • The gander hissed at anyone who came near the pond.
  2. A quick look or glance.
    • Take a gander at this photo I found in the attic.
    • I took a gander at the newspaper headlines this morning.
    • He had a gander at the menu before deciding what to order.
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