gulf

/ɡʌlf/
noun
  1. A large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land.
    • The ship sailed across the Gulf of Mexico.
    • Many fish live in the warm waters of the gulf.
    • The hurricane formed over the gulf and moved toward the coast.
  2. A big difference or gap between two people, groups, or ideas.
    • There is a gulf between what they say and what they do.
    • The cultural gulf made it hard for them to understand each other.
    • Bridging the gulf between rich and poor is a major challenge.
  3. A deep hole or chasm in the ground.
    • The explorer peered into the dark gulf below.
    • The earthquake opened a gulf in the earth.
    • They stood at the edge of a deep gulf in the canyon.