Synonyms for

Quill

Verb / kwɪl / Another word for quill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a stiff feather of a bird used for writing

Synonyms & similar words

flightfeather quillfeather quillpen pinion shaft calamus plume pen stylus marker highlighter crayon pencil chalk charcoal brush paintbrush nib

Example sentences

  1. The artist used a quill to draw the feathers on the bird.
  2. In colonial times, people used quills to write letters.
  3. The writer dipped the quill in ink and began to write.
  4. The bird lost a feather and someone picked it up to use as a quill.
  5. I prefer to write with a quill instead of a pen.

Quotes

  • The pen is mightier than the sword, but the quill is mightier than both.
  • A writer uses a quill to express the language of their soul.
  • The quill is the perfect tool for capturing the beauty of nature.

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