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Vocabulary Entry
gill
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thin, fleshy organ that allows fish and some amphibians to breathe underwater.
Example Sentences
"The fish flapped its gills as it swam through the water."
"She studied the structure of the gills under a microscope."
"Gills are essential for marine life to extract oxygen from water."
V
verb
To perform the act of removing the gills from a fish or other aquatic creature.
Example Sentences
"After catching the fish, he gilled it before cooking."
"They gilled the catch to ensure it was ready for grilling."
"In preparation for the meal, she carefully gilled the trout."