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quill vs rib

rib vs quill

quill and rib both are nouns.

quill is not a verb while rib is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quill Yes No No No
rib Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rib is a hypernym of quill; that is, rib is a word with a broader meaning than quill:
  • quill: the hollow spine of a feather
  • rib: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
quill (noun) rib (noun)
a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog support resembling the rib of an animal
the hollow spine of a feather a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
pen made from a bird's feather a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
quill (verb) rib (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
form vertical ribs by knitting
Difference between quill and rib

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