whiting
US /ˈwaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
1.
мерланка, путассу
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.
Вчера вечером у нас на ужин была свежая мерланка.
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The fisherman caught a large whiting near the coast.
Рыбак поймал крупную мерланку у побережья.
2.
мел, белила
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.
Старый дом был покрыт свежим слоем мела.
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Artists often use whiting to prepare canvases.
Художники часто используют мел для подготовки холстов.