gills

/ɡɪlz/ · noun

Meaning

(animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals
(of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover
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
(animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle
The flesh under or about the chin; a wattle
(spinning) one of the combs of closely ranged steel pins which divide the ribbons of flax fiber or wool into fewer parallel filaments
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
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
Rivulet
Ravine
A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber
A leech
A female ferret
A promiscuous woman; harlot, wanton
A prostitute
To act as a prostitute.

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