gill

Definition

• n. a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
• n. a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
• n. any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus

Word forms

Plural

gills

Example sentences

1. n.

   The fish uses its gills to breathe underwater.

2. vt.

   The fisherman gilled the fish before cooking it.

3. vi.

   The fish gilled in the net and couldn't escape.