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GARGLE

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The sound produced while gargling

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("gargle" is a kind of...):

sound (the sudden occurrence of an audible event)

Derivation:

gargle (utter with gargling or burbling sounds)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth

Synonyms:

gargle; mouthwash

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("gargle" is a kind of...):

solution (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution)

Derivation:

gargle (rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash

Example:

gargle with this liquid

Synonyms:

gargle; rinse

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "gargle" is one way to...):

lave; wash (cleanse (one's body) with soap and water)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Derivation:

gargle (a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Utter with gargling or burbling sounds

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "gargle" is one way to...):

emit; let loose; let out; utter (express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words))

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

gargle (the sound produced while gargling)

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