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Pollock Very Common

Pollock has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:

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Noun
1

United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)

"When we visited the MoMA, I stood mesmerized by Pollock's massive canvas where paint seemed to explode outward from every corner."

2

lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish

"The chef filleted the fresh pollock for our dinner, noting its mild flavor and texture were very close to that of cod."

3

important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod

"The fishermen hauled in a massive net full of pollock, a hardy silver fish that thrives in the cold northern Atlantic waters."

4

Either of two lean, white marine food fishes, of the genus Pollachius, in the cod family.

"The old map labeled the fishing village as a settlement for pollock, reflecting an outdated and offensive term used to refer to people from Poland."

5

A painting by Jackson Pollock.

6

Alternative spelling of Polack

Verb
1

To fish for pollock.

"The artist accidentally pollocked his white shirt when he stepped in a puddle of wet blue paint."

2

To splatter, as with paint.

Proper Noun
1

A surname.

"The new mayor, Mr. Pollock, promised to lower property taxes during his campaign speech."

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