nounπShare(animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals"The fish uses its gills to breathe underwater. "animalanatomyorganfishbiologyChat 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 student examined the mushroom, noting the thin, papery gills underneath its cap. "biologyorganismpartplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle"The rooster had bright red gills hanging below its beak. "anatomyorgananimalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flesh under or about the chin; a wattle"The old turkey puffed out its red gills as it strutted around the barnyard. "bodyanatomyappearanceChat 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 machine's gills separated the tangled wool fibers, creating a smoother strand ready for spinning. "machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it"Before cooking the fish, I need to gills it and remove all the internal organs. "fishfoodanimalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch (a fish) in a gillnet"The fisherman hopes to gill enough salmon to meet his quota for the week. "fishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or become entangled in a gillnet"The small fish accidentally gilled in the fisherman's net and couldn't escape. "fishnauticalsailinganimaloceanChat 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 two gills of whiskey for the customers at the bar. "drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint"My grandmother used a small gills to measure the milk for her morning coffee. "utensildrinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRivulet"The heavy rain caused gills to form along the roadside, channeling water towards the main drain. "geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRavine"The hikers carefully descended into the steep gills, mindful of loose rocks. "geographygeologynatureenvironmentplaceareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA two-wheeled frame for transporting timber"The lumberyard workers used the sturdy gills to transport the freshly cut timber to the saw mill. "vehiclemachineagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leech"Leeches use their suckers to attach to their hosts and feed, much like gills. "animalorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female ferret"My neighbor owns two ferrets, a hob and a gills. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promiscuous woman; harlot, wantonpersonsexmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading