ling
noun/lɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #7,578 most common English word
Meaning
A type of long, slender saltwater fish found in the North Atlantic, or a type of heather plant common in moorlands.
Example sentence
The fisherman was proud to catch ling during his morning trip along the Scottish coast.
Synonyms & related words
- cod
- hake
- pollock
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