Gill ( noun , verb , noun )

(As a noun)

Gill ( noun )

An organ in fish and some other aquatic animals that is used to extract oxygen from water.

Origin:

The noun gill comes from middle english gil, from old english gylle, of germanic origin; related to dutch gil and german giele.

Examples:

1. The gills of the fish are responsible for breathing underwater.
2. Some species of fish have external gills, while others have internal gills.
3. The gill system in certain species of fish is more efficient than in others.
4. The gills of a fish are highly vascularized, which allows for efficient oxygen exchange.
5. Fish can suffocate if their gills become clogged with mud or debris.

(As a verb)

Gill ( verb )

An organ in fish and some other aquatic animals that is used to extract oxygen from water.

Origin:

The noun gill comes from middle english gil, from old english gylle, of germanic origin; related to dutch gil and german giele.

Examples:

1. The gills of the fish are responsible for breathing underwater.
2. Some species of fish have external gills, while others have internal gills.
3. The gill system in certain species of fish is more efficient than in others.
4. The gills of a fish are highly vascularized, which allows for efficient oxygen exchange.
5. Fish can suffocate if their gills become clogged with mud or debris.

(As a noun)

Gill ( noun )

An organ in fish and some other aquatic animals that is used to extract oxygen from water.

Origin:

The noun gill comes from middle english gil, from old english gylle, of germanic origin; related to dutch gil and german giele.

Examples:

1. The gills of the fish are responsible for breathing underwater.
2. Some species of fish have external gills, while others have internal gills.
3. The gill system in certain species of fish is more efficient than in others.
4. The gills of a fish are highly vascularized, which allows for efficient oxygen exchange.
5. Fish can suffocate if their gills become clogged with mud or debris.