quill Antonyms
Meaning of quill
quill (n)
pen made from a bird's feather
a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog
any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
the hollow spine of a feather
quill (n.)
One of the large feathers of a bird's wing, or one of the rectrices of the tail; also, the stock of such a feather.
A pen for writing made by sharpening and splitting the point or nib of the stock of a feather; as, history is the proper subject of his quill.
A spine of the hedgehog or porcupine.
The pen of a squid. See Pen.
The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments.
The tube of a musical instrument.
Something having the form of a quill
The fold or plain of a ruff.
A spindle, or spool, as of reed or wood, upon which the thread for the woof is wound in a shuttle.
A hollow spindle.
A roll of dried bark; as, a quill of cinnamon or of cinchona.
quill (v. t.)
To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle.
To wind on a quill, as thread or yarn.
quill Sentence Examples
- The scribe meticulously dipped his quill into the inkwell, preparing to pen the ancient parchment.
- The calligrapher's skillful hand guided the quill, creating intricate flourishes on the wedding invitation.
- The quill pen scratched across the paper, the faint sound echoing through the quiet library.
- As the ink flowed from the quill, it left a permanent mark on the explorer's map.
- The poet's quill danced on the page, capturing the emotions of a bittersweet memory.
- The quill was a symbol of knowledge and literacy, treasured by scholars and scribes alike.
- The artist's quill rendered delicate lines, capturing the beauty of the natural world.
- The quill and parchment were essential tools for documenting historical events.
- With each stroke of the quill, the author's thoughts flowed onto the page.
- The quill remained a cherished writing instrument, connecting people across time and space.
FAQs About the word quill
pen made from a bird's feather, a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog, any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird, the hollow spine
thrust,pike, dirk, perforate, gimlet, bayonet, poniard, spindle, lance, riddle
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The scribe meticulously dipped his quill into the inkwell, preparing to pen the ancient parchment.
The calligrapher's skillful hand guided the quill, creating intricate flourishes on the wedding invitation.
The quill pen scratched across the paper, the faint sound echoing through the quiet library.
As the ink flowed from the quill, it left a permanent mark on the explorer's map.
