Quill

English Meaning

One of the large feathers of a bird's wing, or one of the rectrices of the tail; also, the stock of such a feather.

1. The hollow stemlike main shaft of a feather. Also called calamus.
2. Any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird.
3. A writing pen made from the shaft of a feather.
4. Music A plectrum for a stringed instrument of the clavichord type.
5. Music A pipe having a hollow stem.
6. A toothpick made from the stem of a feather.
7. One of the sharp hollow spines of a porcupine or hedgehog.
8. A spindle or bobbin around which yarn is wound in weaving.
9. A hollow shaft that rotates on a solid shaft when gears are engaged.
10. To wind (thread or yarn) onto a quill.
11. To make or press small ridges in (fabric).