Zoeken
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veer
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators
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veer
a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end
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veer
the hollow spine of a feather
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any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
Voorbeeld
In colonial times, people used quills to write letters and documents.
The porcupine's quills are pointed, serving as a defense mechanism against predators.
The author dipped his quill pen into the inkwell before starting his manuscript.
The author wrote the manuscript with a quill, evoking a sense of tradition.
The museum displayed antique desks with quills and inkwells as historical artifacts.
