gills
noun
- 1
(animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals
- 2
(of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover
“Gill nets are designed to catch a fish by the gills.”
- 3
One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne
- 4
(animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle
- 5
The flesh under or about the chin; a wattle
- 6
(spinning) one of the combs of closely ranged steel pins which divide the ribbons of flax fiber or wool into fewer parallel filaments
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it
- 2
To catch (a fish) in a gillnet
- 3
To be or become entangled in a gillnet
noun
- 1
A drink measure for spirits and wine (size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint)
- 2
A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint
noun
- 1
Rivulet
- 2
Ravine
noun
- 1
A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber
noun
- 1
A leech
noun
- 1
A female ferret
- 2
A promiscuous woman; harlot, wanton
- 3
A prostitute
verb
- 1
To act as a prostitute.
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