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Quill
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刺, 针
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators
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羽毛笔, 书写羽毛
a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end
03
羽毛的软骨, 羽杆
the hollow spine of a feather
04
羽毛, 鸟羽毛
any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
quill
n
例子
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 wrote the manuscript with a quill, evoking a sense of tradition.
The author dipped his quill pen into the inkwell before starting his manuscript.
The museum displayed antique desks with quills and inkwells as historical artifacts.
