quill

1 of 2

noun

ˈkwil

a(1)

: a bobbin, spool, or spindle on which filling yarn is wound

(2)

: a hollow shaft often surrounding another shaft and used in various mechanical devices

: a roll of dried bark

cinnamon quills

a(1)

: the hollow horny shaft of a feather see feather illustration

(2)

: feather

especially : one of the large stiff feathers of the wing or tail

: one of the hollow sharp spines of a porcupine or hedgehog

: pen entry 3 sense 3

: something made from or resembling the quill of a feather

especially : a pen for writing

: a float for a fishing line

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This is different from the full quill flower form, which is almost always seen only in florist or decorative mums.

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Generally speaking, there are over 300 species of sea pens, named for their quill-like appearance.

Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2022 Now, with problems continuing to pile up at the T recently, including the temporary closures of both the Orange Line and a portion of the Green Line beginning later this month, Estabrook doesn’t plan on putting down his digital ink and quill.

Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 That option didn't exist when Key put quill to paper.

Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2022 For the vase: Carousel is a purple quill mum that can measure up to 4 inches across.

The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 Place the bundle on top of the fly with the quill end over the hook eye.

Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online, 20 May 2020 Lavoisier wears a plain black frock coat and sits at a table with a quill pen in his hand, and with papers and glass instruments (a gasometer, a barometer) before him.

Cynthia Saltzman, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 Enamel and industrial, metallic paints, manipulated with a porcupine quill create sharp detail and rich surface textures, including coral, feathers and flowers.

Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022

Verb

Visitors can view a variety of media including textiles—such as Navajo artist D.Y. Begay’s Southwest landscape painting on wool—beadwork, sculpture, photography, film and even clothing attire such as beaded and quilled Louboutin shoes.

Lily Katzman, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020 For six weeks last summer the DC-8 and a pair of Twin Otters similarly quilled with atmospheric-sampling instruments flew through more than 100 different columns.

Kyle Dickman, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2020 While pens, pencils, and quills still work magic on a piece of paper, writing utensils for your bullet journal can be a pain to carry around.

Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 31 Jan. 2020 Visitors can browse through more than 2,000 displays in other media, including decorative gourds, metal, wood, glass, jewelry, quilled greeting cards, handmade clothing and accessories.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English quil hollow reed, bobbin; akin to Middle High German kil large feather

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	quills
释义	quill 1 of 2 noun ˈkwil 1 a(1) : a bobbin, spool, or spindle on which filling yarn is wound (2) : a hollow shaft often surrounding another shaft and used in various mechanical devices b : a roll of dried bark cinnamon quills 2 a(1) : the hollow horny shaft of a feather see feather illustration (2) : feather especially : one of the large stiff feathers of the wing or tail b : one of the hollow sharp spines of a porcupine or hedgehog c : pen entry 3 sense 3 3 : something made from or resembling the quill of a feather especially : a pen for writing 4 : a float for a fishing line quill 2 of 2 verb quilled; quilling; quills transitive verb 1 : to pierce with quills 2 a : to wind (thread or yarn) on a quill b : to make a series of small rounded ridges in (cloth) Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun This is different from the full quill flower form, which is almost always seen only in florist or decorative mums. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Generally speaking, there are over 300 species of sea pens, named for their quill-like appearance. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2022 Now, with problems continuing to pile up at the T recently, including the temporary closures of both the Orange Line and a portion of the Green Line beginning later this month, Estabrook doesn’t plan on putting down his digital ink and quill. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 That option didn't exist when Key put quill to paper. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2022 For the vase: Carousel is a purple quill mum that can measure up to 4 inches across. The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 Place the bundle on top of the fly with the quill end over the hook eye. Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online, 20 May 2020 Lavoisier wears a plain black frock coat and sits at a table with a quill pen in his hand, and with papers and glass instruments (a gasometer, a barometer) before him. Cynthia Saltzman, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 Enamel and industrial, metallic paints, manipulated with a porcupine quill create sharp detail and rich surface textures, including coral, feathers and flowers. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Verb Visitors can view a variety of media including textiles—such as Navajo artist D.Y. Begay’s Southwest landscape painting on wool—beadwork, sculpture, photography, film and even clothing attire such as beaded and quilled Louboutin shoes. Lily Katzman, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020 For six weeks last summer the DC-8 and a pair of Twin Otters similarly quilled with atmospheric-sampling instruments flew through more than 100 different columns. Kyle Dickman, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2020 While pens, pencils, and quills still work magic on a piece of paper, writing utensils for your bullet journal can be a pain to carry around. Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 31 Jan. 2020 Visitors can browse through more than 2,000 displays in other media, including decorative gourds, metal, wood, glass, jewelry, quilled greeting cards, handmade clothing and accessories. San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English quil hollow reed, bobbin; akin to Middle High German kil large feather First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition quill noun ˈkwil 1 : a large stiff feather of a bird's wing or tail 2 : the hollow tubelike part of a feather 3 : a hollow sharp spine of a porcupine or hedgehog 4 : a pen made from a feather quills verb present tense third-person singular of quill as in bayonets Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bayonets pikes prongs poniards dirks gimlets perforates pinpricks punches pricks spindles spears riddles lances harpoons pokes thrusts spikes sticks punctures slices knifes jabs pecks skewers gores stabs pinks picks spits pierces impales cuts runs through transfixes transpierces
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quill

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Example Sentences

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