gill

noun

Meaning

One of a series of small, feathery organs on the side of a fish's head that it uses to breathe.

Examples

The shark's gills flared as it took in oxygenated water.
A fish's gills are essential for its survival in aquatic environments.

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gill

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡɪl/

Definition

One of a series of small, feathery organs on the side of a fish's head that it uses to breathe.

Examples

The shark's gills flared as it took in oxygenated water.
A fish's gills are essential for its survival in aquatic environments.
You can see the delicate structure of the trout's gills if you look closely.

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