CEFR C1

pollock

noun

Meaning

A North Atlantic food fish belonging to the cod family, often used in frozen fish products and fish sticks.

Examples

Pollock is frequently processed into surimi for imitation crab meat.
We caught several large pollock while fishing off the coast of Maine.

Synonyms: fish, cod, seafood, gadoid

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pollock (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒl.ək/

Definition

A North Atlantic food fish belonging to the cod family, often used in frozen fish products and fish sticks.

Examples

Pollock is frequently processed into surimi for imitation crab meat.
We caught several large pollock while fishing off the coast of Maine.
The restaurant serves battered pollock with a side of crispy chips.

Synonyms of pollock

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