bill

A statute in draft before it becomes law.

“they held a public hearing on the bill”

A cutting tool with a sharp edge.

“he used a bill to prune branches off of the tree”

A list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare).

The entertainment offered at a public presentation.

A piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank).

An itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered.

“he paid his bill and left”

A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement.

Horny projecting mouth of a bird.

An advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution.

A brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes.

“he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead”

Advertise especially by posters or placards.

“He was billed as the greatest tenor since Caruso”

Publicize or announce by placards.

Demand payment.

“We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights”