QUILL Synonyms

• a genus of Sparidae, containing porgies (Calamus)

• any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes

• the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally

• perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots

• the hollow spine of a feather

• a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

• wing of a bird

• bind the arms of

• cut the wings off (of birds)

• a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• the main (mid) section of a long bone

• obscene terms for penis

• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

• a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

• (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

• a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

• a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

• the hollow spine of a feather

• equip with a shaft

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird