This is the 9658th most frequent Russian word.
чайки
"Чайки" means "seagulls" in English.
Here, 'чайки' is used as a noun in its plural form to describe the birds commonly found near water bodies.
На пляже летали чайки.
Seagulls were flying on the beach.
In this sentence, 'чайки' again refers to the birds, emphasizing their behavior in response to food being available.
Рыбаки бросали остатки рыбы, и вокруг собрались чайки.
Fishermen threw fish remains, and seagulls gathered around.
'Чайки' is used as a genitive singular form in conjunction with 'крик' (cry) to denote 'the cry of the seagull'.