quill

/kwil/
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quill

A writer dips a quill into an inkwell.

Definition

Noun: 1. The hollow, stiff, central shaft of a feather: The main stem of a feather, which is hollow and provides structure. 2. A large, stiff feather from a bird's wing or tail: Specifically, one of the long, strong feathers used for flight or display. 3. A sharp, hollow, defensive spine on an animal: A stiff, pointed hair, as on a porcupine or hedgehog, used for protection. 4. A pen made from a bird's feather: A writing instrument historically made by sharpening the tip of a large feather, especially a goose feather.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Feather Shaft):
    • The quill of the feather is surprisingly strong and light.
  • Noun (Large Feather):
    • The eagle dropped a primary quill from its wing.
  • Noun (Animal Spine):
    • The porcupine raised its quills when it felt threatened.
  • Noun (Pen):
    • The document was signed with a quill and ink.
Advanced Usage
  • "To drive a quill" (idiomatic, archaic/humorous): To write for a living; to be a writer or clerk.
    • In the 19th century, many made their living by driving a quill.
Variants and Related Words
  • Quill pen (n): The full term for a pen made from a feather.
  • Quill feather (n): Another term for a large wing or tail feather.
Synonyms
  • Shaft (for the feather part).
  • Spine or bristle (for the animal part).
  • Nib or pen (for the writing instrument, though "nib" is the metal point).
Related Phrases
  • Quill and ink: Referring to the traditional writing setup.
    • The letter was composed with quill and ink.
quill

A writer dips a quill into an inkwell.

Noun
  1. the hollow spine of a feather
  2. any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
  3. a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog
  4. pen made from a bird's feather

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