bill

bill

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈbɪl/]

Senses

1. bill (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.

Example: The woosel cock so black of hue, With orange-tawny bill, The throstle with his note so true, The wren with little quill[…]

2. bill (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A beaklike projection, especially a promontory.

Example: There is a lighthouse on Portland Bill.

3. bill (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Of a cap or hat: the brim or peak, serving as a shade to keep sun off the face and out of the eyes.

4. bill (verb) — sense 4

Definition: to peck

5. bill (verb) — sense 5

Definition: to stroke bill against bill, with reference to doves; to caress in fondness

Example: As the ox hath his bow, sir, the horse his curb and the falcon her bells, so man hath his desires; and as pigeons bill, so wedlock would be nibbling.

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