Kittiwake vs. Seagull

Kittiwakenoun

Either of two small gulls in the genus Rissa of the family Laridae that nest in colonies on sea cliffs and spend the winter on the open ocean.

Kittiwakenoun

A northern gull (Rissa tridactyla), inhabiting the coasts of Europe and America. It is white, with black tips to the wings, and has only three toes.

Kittiwakenoun

small pearl-gray gull of northern regions; nests on cliffs and has a rudimentary hind toe

Kittiwake

The kittiwakes (genus Rissa) are two closely related seabird species in the gull family Laridae, the black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) and the red-legged kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris). The epithets and are used to distinguish the two species in North America, but in Europe, where Rissa brevirostris is not found, the black-legged kittiwake is often known simply as kittiwake, or more colloquially in some areas as tickleass or tickleace.

Seagullnoun

Any of several white, often dark backed birds of the family Laridae having long pointed wings and short legs.

Seagullnoun

(orthography) The symbol  ̼ , which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.

Seagullnoun

A fan or member of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

Seagullverb

To run in the back line rather than concentrate on primary positional duties in open play.

Seagullverb

To use a British Seagull outboard.

Seagullverb

(New Zealand) To work as a non-union casual stevedore.

Seagullnoun

mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs