QUILLS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word quills. (close relations)
Definition of 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 |