Definition of gill
(Entry 1 of 5)
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to four fluid ounces — see Weights and Measures Table
gill
noun (2)Definition of gill (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: an organ (as of a fish) for obtaining oxygen from water
2a
: wattle entry 3
b
: the flesh under or about the chin or jaws
—usually used in plural
c
: one of the radiating plates forming the undersurface of the cap of a mushroom fungus
to the gills
: as full or as much as possible
a suitcase packed to the gills
gill
verb
gilled; gilling; gills
Definition of gill (Entry 3 of 5)
of fish
: to become entangled in a gill net
gill
noun (3)Definition of gill (Entry 4 of 5)
2
British
: a narrow stream or rivulet
Definition of gill (Entry 5 of 5)
: girl, sweetheart
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The first known use of gill was in the 14th century
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