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plural of gill

as in girlfriends

a female romantic companion every Jack must have his Gill

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plural of gill, British

as in canyons

a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage a narrow gill in the Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District

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as in creeks

a natural body of running water smaller than a river a narrow but surprisingly deep gill runs the length of the rocky gorge

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As water moves through their gills, it is filtered for microscopic organisms that these mollusks then consume as food. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 These are the primary look-alike for this type of edible mushroom, and are recognizable by their true gills rather than forking folds and an orange color that gradually gets darker toward the center of the cap. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 Sometimes the dark marks are on the lips or the gills or even covering the fish's eyes. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 July 2026 These had a head dominated by large eyes and a partially ossified jaw—but again, no external gills. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 Tiny mineral deposits preserved within the gills appear to have acted as calcium stores, helping developing larvae build their shells — a process similar to what scientists observe in living freshwater mussels today. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 This is an absolute dream machine, packed to the gills with high-octane silicon that will dominate any modern game at maximum settings. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026 So are Western destroying angel mushroom, which have creamy white caps and white gills. — Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 Be prepared to be led into temptation at every corner because this tiny neighborhood is packed to the gills with luxury shopping from Bottega Veneta to Prada. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

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Chanen is among a new generation of wives and girlfriends of pro athletes, aka WAGs, who have proudly reclaimed the once-demeaning term.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
At first, everyone was having a great time, and my girlfriends couldn’t stop talking about how cool my new friend was and how much everyone was enjoying hanging out with her.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

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After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The monsoon season can be a particularly dangerous time in mountain canyons in Utah and the Southwest.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of canyons

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Runoff is expected to flow into creeks and streams, causing river levels to rise and currents to speed up.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians monitors water quality for algal blooms and cleans up spawning creeks that get clogged with sediment and trash.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of creeks

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Men currently play best-of-five sets throughout the singles competition at all four Grand Slams, while women play best-of-three.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

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Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Lake Overstreet has about five miles of multi-use trails through live oaks (a northern Florida staple), hills and ravines surrounding a secluded 144-acre lake.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ravines

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Heavy curtain up; the moaning of sentimental strings; lights rising on some wedges and rectangles of scenery, guys and girls, the guys practically naked save for bits and pieces of neo-Greek get-up.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Kirk often receives messages from girls who have made videos about her or attend matches with her name on their shirts.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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Natural Beauty Beauty is born from nature in Greece due to an incredibly diverse landscape replete with everything from mountains, lakes, forests, and caves to craters, coasts, gorges, and volcanoes.

— Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Picture show The bridge-building nonprofit Fika is connecting communities in Rwanda separated by rivers and gorges.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

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