nounπShare(animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals"The fish uses its gill to breathe underwater. "anatomyanimalorganfishbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover"Gill nets are designed to catch a fish by the gills."organanimalfishbiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne"The mushroom had delicate, white gills, showing where the spores were produced. "biologyplantpartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle"The old rooster's gill, a bright red flap under his beak, wobbled as he crowed loudly in the morning. "animalanatomybirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flesh under or about the chin; a wattle"The rooster had a bright red gill, a noticeable swelling under its chin. "anatomybodypartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(spinning) one of the combs of closely ranged steel pins which divide the ribbons of flax fiber or wool into fewer parallel filaments"The flax-spinning machine used a gill to separate the fibers into thinner, more manageable strands. "machinetechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it"Before cooking the fish, I had to gill it. "fishfoodactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch (a fish) in a gillnet"The fishermen hoped to gill enough salmon to meet the demand at the market. "fishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or become entangled in a gillnet"The fisherman's net gillled the small fish in the river. "fishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drink measure for spirits and wine (size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint)""The bartender poured a gill of whiskey for the customer." "drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint"The cook used a gill to measure the milk for the pancake batter. "drinkutensilamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRivulet"After the heavy rain, a tiny gill trickled down the side of the flower pot. "geographynatureplaceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRavine"The hiker carefully navigated the narrow, rocky gill. "geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA two-wheeled frame for transporting timber"The lumber company used a sturdy gill to transport the cut timber from the forest to the sawmill. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leech"The farmer's dog found a gill on the edge of the pond. "animalorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female ferret"My friend's gill, Penelope, loves to play in her tunnel. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promiscuous woman; harlot, wantonpersoncharactersexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a prostitute."Some people claim that he was forced to gill to pay for his expensive car. "sexpersonhumansocietyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading