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quills

/kwɪlz/

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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. "

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A pen made from a feather.

Examples :

"The author dipped one of his quills into the ink and began to write. "

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Examples :

"He picked up his quill and wrote a poem."

writing utensil

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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. "

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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. "

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The pen of a squid.

Examples :

"The marine biologist carefully collected the squid's quills for research, hoping to learn more about its diet. "

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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. "

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The tube of a musical instrument.

Examples :

"The organist carefully cleaned the quills of the church organ to ensure each note sounded perfectly. "

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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. "

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