English

gar

/ɡɑː/ · noun

Meaning

A spear.
Any of several North American fish of the family Lepisosteidae that have long, narrow jaws.
A garfish, Belone belone.
To make, compel (someone to do something); to cause (something to be done).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

garfish(English)needlefish(English)billfish(English)garpike(English)lepisosteus osseus(English)rick(English)gang(English)longnose(English)ons(English)formyl(English)bowfin(English)choy(English)

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