Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quill
noun
/kwɪl/
Definition
A quill is a writing instrument made from a feather or a similar material, traditionally used for inking letters or making marks on a surface.
Examples
- Before the invention of modern pens, many writers used a quill to compose their works.
- The artist gracefully dipped her quill into the ink and began to sketch.
- He kept a quill and ink bottle on his desk as part of his writing tradition.
Meaning
The term quill refers to the hollow shaft of a feather which was used as a pen in historical writing. It also can refer to a sharp and pointed spiny structure in certain animals, like porcupines.
Synonyms
- pen
- feather pen
- writing instrument
