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QUILLS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word quills. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word quills. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for QUILLS

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feathers
nounn
noun

• branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds

• turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

verb

• join tongue and groove, in carpentry

• cover or fit with feathers

• turn the paddle; in canoeing

• turn the oar, while rowing

• grow feathers

plumes
nounn
noun

• anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

• a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

• the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• be proud of

• deck with a plume

• clean with one's bill

• form a plume

• dress or groom with elaborate care

quill pen
nounn
noun

• pen made from a bird's feather

calamus
nounn
noun

• 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

pinion
nounn
noun

• 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

verb

• bind the arms of

• cut the wings off (of birds)

shaft
nounn
noun

• 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

verb

• equip with a shaft

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

flight feather
nounn
noun

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

quill feather
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For QUILLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for quills, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
pen implement instrument plumage plume rib spine tool
Phrases (1)
writing implement

Alternatives for FEATHERS

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