codling Meaning & Definition
What Does Codling Mean?
Codling is used as a noun meaning A young small cod. It is also used to mean A hake (cod-related food fish), especially one from the genus Urophycis. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of codle. As a verb, it means To treat gently or with great care.
Quick Facts About Codling
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒdlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | simmer, cosset and pamper |
| Plural | codlings |
Codling Definition (Noun)
- A young small cod.
- A hake (cod-related food fish), especially one from the genus Urophycis.
Codling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of codle
Noun
- A small, immature apple
- Any of various greenish, elongated English apple varieties, used for cooking
Noun
- A hake (cod-related food fish), notably from the genus Urophycis.
Verb
- To treat gently or with great care.
- To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
- To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.
Synonyms of Codling
Codling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Codling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Codling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
codling (plural codlings)
codling
Words That Rhyme With Codling
Origin of Codling
Origin 1: From Middle English codling, codeling, equivalent to cod + -ling.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
How Do You Say Codling?
The standard pronunciation of codling is //ˈkɒdlɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Codling
Is codling a noun or a verb?
Codling is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for codling?
Close synonyms of codling are simmer, cosset and pamper. See the full list of codling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of codling?
The plural of codling is codlings.