cran
Definition
- Noun:
- A unit of capacity for measuring fresh herring: A "cran" is a specific, traditional unit of volume used primarily in the fishing industry to quantify a catch of fresh herring.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The fishing boat returned with a full cran of herring.
- In the 19th century, herring were often sold by the cran.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Industry Context: The term is almost exclusively used in historical or specific commercial contexts related to herring fishing. It is not used in everyday modern English.
- The old ledger recorded the season's catch in crans.
Variants and Related Words
- Barrel: A more common and general unit for measuring fish or other commodities.
- Bushel: Another unit of dry volume, sometimes used for agricultural products, but not specific to herring.
Synonyms
- Measure: A general term for a unit or standard of size or quantity.
- Unit: A single, defined quantity used as a standard for measurement.
Related Phrases
- By the cran: Sold or measured using the cran unit.
- Herring was traded by the cran at the docks.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring
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