GILL
(noun, verb)
There are 8 meanings of the word
Gill.
Definitions
How to pronounce gill:
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Def 2 US
Gill - as a noun
A british imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
A united states liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
Any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gill - as a verb
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
To act as a prostitute.
Example Sentences
"The fish has gills to breathe underwater."
"Marine animals use their gills to extract oxygen from water."
"The scuba diver attached the oxygen tank to her gills."
"A shark's gills enable it to extract oxygen while swimming."
"The fisherman caught a trout and admired its colorful gills."
Word Game Points
Is GILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is GILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is GILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gill is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.