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gill


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verb \ˈgil\

Definition of GILL

transitive verb
: gillnet
intransitive verb
of fish : to become entangled in a gill net
— gill·er noun

First Known Use of GILL

1884

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

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