codling
/'kɔdliɳ/
Definition
Noun: 1. A young codfish: A codling is a juvenile or small specimen of a cod, which is a type of marine fish found in cold waters, especially of the North Atlantic.
Usage
The word "codling" is used specifically to refer to the young of codfish. It is a precise zoological and fishing term. - The fishermen caught several codling, which they released back into the sea to grow. - The size limit is designed to protect codling and ensure a sustainable population.
Advanced Usage
- As a countable noun: The plural form is "codlings."
- The net was filled with dozens of small codlings.
Variants and Related Words
- Cod (noun): The adult fish of the species and related species.
- Cod is an important commercial fish.
- Codfish (noun): Another term for cod.
- The recipe calls for fresh codfish.
Synonyms
- Young cod
- Juvenile codfish
Notes on Meaning
- Specificity: "Codling" refers strictly to a young cod. It is not a general term for any small fish.
- Not to be confused with: The word "coddling," which is a verb meaning to treat someone in an overprotective or indulgent way.
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young codfish
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