Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Gills.
Gills - 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)
lamellaRespiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branchiaHypernyms (Closely Related)
respiratory organHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gills - 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
"Fish breathe through their gills."
"The gills allow the fish to extract oxygen from the water."
"The surgeon carefully examined the fish's gills."
"The scuba diver checked his gills before diving."
"The frog's gills functioned as its respiratory system."
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Is GILLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gills is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GILLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GILLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gills is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGILLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is GILLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gills is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGILLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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