Gills

/ɡɪlz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters

Definition of Gills

noun

(animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals
(of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover
"Gill nets are designed to catch a fish by the gills."
One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne
(animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle
The flesh under or about the chin; a wattle

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

noun

A drink measure for spirits and wine (size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint)
A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint

noun

noun

A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber

noun

A leech

noun

verb

To act as a prostitute.

Anagrams of Gills

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5 words can be made from the letters in "gills":

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GI...Words starting with "gi"...LSWords ending with "ls"All 5-letter words Unscramble "gills"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

lamella

Rhyming Words

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