Gill Definition & Meaning

gill
noun
  1. a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
  2. a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
  3. any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus
  4. respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water

"Gill" in song lyrics

See how gill is used in real songs:

  • "Feedin you the floor, without Johnny Gill"
    Daddy-O — Swung it, Blunted, Brung It
  • "There is no grace, there is no gill"
    Datk Lotus — The Swarm
  • "Been doin musical chairs like Levert, Sweat, and Gill"
    Flipmode Squad — This Is What Happens

Words that rhyme with gill

Usage tips for "gill"

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