gills
/ɡɪlz/noun
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(animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals
(of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover
Example: Gill nets are designed to catch a fish by the gills.
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(animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle
verb
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To remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it
To catch (a fish) in a gillnet
To be or become entangled in a gillnet
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A drink measure for spirits and wine (size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint)
A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint
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Rivulet
Ravine
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A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber
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A leech
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A female ferret
A promiscuous woman; harlot, wanton
A prostitute
verb
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To act as a prostitute.