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Vocabulary Entry
gar
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A term sometimes used to refer to a type of fish, particularly in the family Lepisosteidae, known as garfish.
Example Sentences
"The gar swam gracefully through the clear water."
"Fishermen often catch gar in the shallow rivers."
"Gar can be recognized by their elongated bodies and sharp teeth."
V
verb
To stare or gawk at something in a rude or unrefined way.
Example Sentences
"He gared at the stranger with suspicion."
"The children gared at the circus performers in awe."
"She tried not to gar at the unusual outfit that her friend was wearing."
A
adjective
Referring to something as being gaudy or overly showy.
Example Sentences
"The gar décor of the party made it feel tacky."
"She wore a gar dress that was too bright for her taste."
"His gar personality often overshadowed his good qualities."