whiting
US /ˈwaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
1.
pescada, merlúcio
a small, slender, silvery-white marine fish of the cod family, found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas, valued as food
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We had fresh whiting for dinner last night.
Comemos pescada fresca no jantar de ontem à noite.
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The fisherman caught a large whiting near the coast.
O pescador pegou uma grande pescada perto da costa.
2.
gesso, giz em pó
a preparation of ground chalk, used for whitewash, putty, and in polishing
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The old house was given a fresh coat of whiting.
A casa antiga recebeu uma nova camada de gesso.
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Artists often use whiting to prepare canvases.
Artistas frequentemente usam gesso para preparar telas.