单词 | gilling-knife |
释义 | > as lemmasgilling-knife 1. The removal of a fish's gills. Also more generally (esp. in early use): the gutting of fish. Frequently attributive in gilling-knife. ΚΠ Promptorium Parvulorum (Harl. 221) 194 Gyllynge of fysche, exenteracio. 1615 E. Sharpe Britaines Busse sig. B3 Toales and Implements vsed in dringe and packing of Herring. Gipping or Gilling kniues. 1765 Ann. Reg. 1764 253/1 The invention of the gilling and pickling of herrings, at the close of this century, as still in use, has proved a great advantage to the commerce of Europe. 1892 A. T. Fisher Rod & River xvi. 318 If a fish is weighed before being..gilled and afterwards, the difference will be remarkable. A pound in weight is generally allowed after gilling. 1945 L. King Port of Drifting Men xi. 82 He has done a swell job keeping the peace among a people who often insist on settling their differences with gutting and gilling knives. 2005 D. Prévost & P. Van den Bossche in P. F. J. Macrory et al. World Trade Organization I. 324 The four alternative measures examined (requiring retail-ready filleting, evisceration, beheading and gilling of salmon before importation). < as lemmas |
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