ling

noun/lɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #7,578 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A type of long, slender saltwater fish found in the North Atlantic, or a type of heather plant common in moorlands.

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Example sentence

The fisherman was proud to catch ling during his morning trip along the Scottish coast.

Synonyms & related words

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