새의 날개나 꼬리에 있는 큰 깃 또는 그 속이 빈 뻣뻣한 깃대.
One of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird, or the hollow, stiff shaft of such a feather.
예문:
"The eagle dropped a single quill as it took flight from the branch."
"He examined the hollow quill of the feather under a microscope."
고슴도치나 호저의 몸에 돋아 있는 날카롭고 속이 빈 보호용 가시.
The sharp, hollow protective spines of a porcupine, hedgehog, or other spiny mammal.
예문:
"The dog's nose was full of sharp porcupine quills after the encounter."
"Quills serve as a primary defense mechanism for many spiny mammals."
큰 새의 깃대 끝을 깎고 갈라지게 하여 만든 필기도구.
A writing tool made from the shaft of a large bird's feather by sharpening and slitting the end.
예문:
"The scholar dipped his quill into the inkwell to sign the ancient document."
"Writing with a quill requires a steady hand and frequent sharpening of the tip."
천에 관 모양의 작은 주름을 잡거나 실을 실패에 감다.
To form fabric into small cylindrical folds or pleats, or to wind thread onto a spindle.
예문:
"She carefully quilled the lace to decorate the collar of the Victorian dress."
"The tailor used a specialized tool to quill the fabric into uniform folds."
다른 축이나 회전축이 통과할 수 있도록 속이 비어 있는 기계의 축.
A hollow shaft in a machine through which another shaft or spindle passes.
예문:
"The drill press features a quill that moves the spindle up and down during operation."
"A worn-out quill can cause significant vibration in the milling machine."
말라서 튜브 모양으로 말린 나무껍질(특히 계피).
A piece of bark, especially cinnamon, that has dried and curled into a tube.
예문:
"Drop a cinnamon quill into the hot cider for extra flavor and aroma."
"The spice merchant displayed long quills of high-quality cassia bark."