quilling
[ kwil-ing ]
/ ˈkwɪl ɪŋ /
noun
Words nearby quilling
Definition for quilling (2 of 2)
quill
[ kwil ]
/ kwɪl /
noun
verb (used with object)
Origin of quill
1375–1425; late Middle English
quil; compare Low German
quiele, German
Kiel
OTHER WORDS FROM quill
quill-like, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for quilling
British Dictionary definitions for quilling (1 of 2)
quilling
/ (ˈkwɪlɪŋ) /
noun
decorative craftwork in which a material such as glass, fabric, or paper is formed into small bands or rolls that form the basis of a design
British Dictionary definitions for quilling (2 of 2)
quill
/ (kwɪl) /
noun
verb (tr)
to wind (thread, yarn, etc) onto a spool or bobbin
to make or press fluted folds in (a ruff)
Word Origin for quill
C15 (in the sense: hollow reed or pipe): of uncertain origin; compare Middle Low German
quiele quill
Scientific definitions for quilling
quill
[ kwĭl ]
The hollow shaft of a feather, the bottom of which attaches to the bird's skin.
One of the sharp hollow spines of a porcupine or hedgehog.