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Meaning of gill

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gill

Pronunciation:/ɡɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. (animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals

  2. (of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover

    Example: 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

    Synonyms:lamella
  4. (animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle

verb

Definitions

  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

gill

Pronunciation:/dʒɪl/

noun

Definitions

  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

gill

Pronunciation:/dʒɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A female ferret

  2. A promiscuous woman; harlot, wanton

  3. A prostitute

verb

Definitions

  1. To act as a prostitute.