from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia. 1  To pluck out quills from. 2  To tap, as a barrel of liquor. 3  To wind thread or yarn on quills for the loom. 4  To flute; form with small rounded ridges. 5  To insert or adjust the quills of (a harpsichord or spiuet). 6  n. The stalk of a cane or reed. 7  n. A cane or reed pipe, such as those used in Pan's pipes. 8  n.
Most babies learn to crawl between the ages of 7 months and 10 months. Your baby may opt for another method of locomotion around this time, though â like bottom shuffling (scooting around on her bottom, using a hand behind and a foot in front to propel herself), slithering on her stomach, or rolling across the room.
Give your baby lots of tummy time as well so she can practice pushing up and strengthening her abdominal muscles, which will also help her to eventually pull up and stand. Most babies start pulling up on their own and then cruising around furniture between 9 and 12 months. If your baby doesn't seem to be making any progress over the next few weeks or months, express your concerns to your pediatrician, who may refer you to a physical therapist to help boost your baby's motor skills. Copright 2009 Meredith Corporation.