gault

Definition of gaultnext
chiefly British

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Noun
  • Height’s other comp is a clay, humanoid character.
    Vic Tafur, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Curiosity took six or seven years after landing to reach the clay layer in the Glen Torridon region of Mount Sharp, but the wait was worth it, Vasavada said.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 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
  • 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
  • From gumbo to jambalaya and bananas foster to beignets, Louisiana is home to several signature foods.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The property is just over two miles to the beach—an easy bike ride or quick drive to the Wharf and the stretches of sand along East and West Beach.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Concrete batch plants are usually built close to construction sites and make concrete through mixing cement with sand and gravel.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In general, plants in window boxes need good drainage, high-quality soil, and frequent watering to flourish.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Mexico’s government said Saturday that two CIA agents killed in a car crash in Chihuahua were unauthorized to participate in operations on Mexican soil.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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