noun Download 🔗Share The lower shaft of a feather, specifically the region lacking barbs. Examples : "After plucking the chicken, I noticed that the quills were still embedded in its skin, making it difficult to get a smooth surface. " anatomy bird part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pen made from a feather. Examples : "The author dipped one of his quills into the ink and began to write. " stationery writing utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any pen. Examples : "He picked up his quill and wrote a poem." writing utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sharply pointed, barbed, and easily detached needle-like structure that grows on the skin of a porcupine or hedgehog as a defense against predators. Examples : "The dog yelped when it got too close to the porcupine and ended up with several quills stuck in its nose. " animal nature biology anatomy weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin piece of bark, especially of cinnamon or cinchona, curled up into a tube. Examples : "The spice shop offered cinnamon in two forms: ground powder and fragrant, rolled quills. " material plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The pen of a squid. Examples : "The marine biologist carefully collected the squid's quills for research, hoping to learn more about its diet. " animal part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments. Examples : "The musician carefully chose the quills he would use to pluck the strings of his lute. " music utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The tube of a musical instrument. Examples : "The organist carefully cleaned the quills of the church organ to ensure each note sounded perfectly. " music part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Something having the form of a quill, such as the fold or plain of a ruff, or a spindle, or spool, upon which the thread for the woof is wound in a shuttle. Examples : "The intricate quills of the lace doily added a touch of elegance to the tea set. " writing item structure material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading