Gill

usgb/dʒɪl/
noun

The organs on the sides of fish that help them breathe in water.

The fish gulped water through its gills.
Visual representation of "gill" - The organs on the sides of fish that help them breathe in water.

Often appears as...

  • gulping through gills
  • fish with gills
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Visual representation of "gill"
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Aquatic Breathing

Remember 'gill' refers to fish breathing like humans use lungs.

Illustration for Aquatic Breathing
The shark's gills moved rapidly as it swam.
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Visible Feature

'Gill' is physical and often seen as slits on a fish's side.

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Each gill slit on the mackerel helps its respiratory process.
Visual representation of the word "Gill"

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