seagulling

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1. 1

   The practice, in Rugby Union, of forwards running in the back line rather than…

   The practice, in Rugby Union, of forwards running in the back line rather than concentrating on their primary positional duties in open play (see rugby union positions).

   • As long as he can stay away from the seagulling in the tight games.
   • Jack has to cut out the seagulling and get in and do the dirty work.
   • And while Williams cut down the seagulling, he still wasn't hitting the breakdown with any vigour.
2. 2

   The practice of using a British Seagull outboard.

   • I'm going take the boat out and do some seagulling.
   • Happy Seagulling.
   • The Seagull and Heineken gods were with us — what a wonderful day weather wise — an ideal Seagulling race day — winds were light — and crossing the harbour to Sandys Boat Club at 7.15am the water was glassy.
3. 3

   The practice of working as a non-union casual stevedore.

   • Sometimes I went down to the Wellington wharves for what was called 'seagulling', where I joined a crowd of other men just before 8 a.m., hoping to be given the nod for a day's work.
   • As a young shipwright, I heard old timers warn me against seagulling or bypassing the union hall while seeking work.
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   1. 4

      present participle and gerund of seagull

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