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Whiting has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe

"The chef praised the delicate, sweet flavor of the fresh whiting fillets served at the seaside restaurant."

2

flesh of any of a number of slender food fishes especially of Atlantic coasts of North America

"The chef filleted the fresh whiting to prepare a simple pan-seared dinner for the family."

3

a small fish of the genus Sillago; excellent food fish

"The chef praised the fresh whiting for its sweet, mild flavor and flaky texture, making it perfect for a delicate pan-seared dish."

4

any of several food fishes of North American coastal waters

"The market was flooded with fresh whiting caught off the coast during the morning rush."

5

found off Atlantic coast of North America

"The local fishermen reported a large catch of whiting along the rocky shores of the New England coast today."

6

a food fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe resembling the cod; sometimes placed in genus Gadus

"After catching a limit-sized whiting off the coast, we decided to grill it for dinner since its flavor closely resembled that of fresh cod."

7

A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.

"The angler proudly displayed a fresh catch of whiting from the morning trawl."

8

A fish, Merlangius merlangus, similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).

Verb
1

present participle of white

"The whiting snowflakes turned the quiet forest into a sparkling wonderland."