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Black cod that were spiked and gilled by Poseidon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

And although the new building included a fine aquarium, no funds had been appropriated to move and feed the gilled attractions.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2017

The fish are bled, gilled, gutted, washed and packed in ice after being caught.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

During this time, the gilled larval stage is found only within the egg capsule, with the gills being resorbed, and metamorphosis being completed, before hatching.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Combine the several strands you have gilled and combed.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)