gault

Definition of gaultnext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Two years later, a train derailed, and the air, water, and clay of East Palestine were poisoned.
    Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
  • Sweet handcrafted the prototype by widening a toy figure’s shoulders and adding clay to give He-Man his iconic muscular build.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.
    Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
  • On Tuesday, crews will check on Indian Creek Trail and any mud deposits — which can be very slippery for equipment to drive on.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, aloe and soothing kaolin clay hydrate and cleanse dry scalps, as well as your hair.
    Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Another technique used at Barone Pizzini is spraying kaolin, a white dust, on the leaves to improve photosynthesis and reflect solar rays.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Savory staples here include po’boys from local fave Sammy's, jambalaya from Mother’s, gumbo by the Gumbo Shop, crawfish étouffée by Creole House, and muffuletta sandwiches fresh from Verti Marte, which is open 24/7—all best paired with live jazz.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • New Orleans Tourists from across America flock to New Orleans for its French Quarter and jazz scene but also for its beignets, po'boys and gumbo.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yet to have one lobbed at me intramurally, and by a good buddy like Joshua Messing, made my gut feel as though it were packed with wet sand, too heavy even to vomit.
    Chang-rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Before new visitors arrive, previous visitors’ footsteps are apparently erased by an invisible team of sand-rakers.
    Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • America’s refusal dates back to the nineteen-nineties; considering this, the current Administration’s actions can be seen only as a shameful continuation of our country’s failure to respect human rights, even on its own soil.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • But what about Hong Kong, the most international and open city on Chinese soil?
    Brian Wong, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Installing pea gravel is simple and DIY-friendly.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Gault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gault. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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