Hake

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1. Noun

A drying shed, as for unburned tile.

2. Noun

One of several species of marine gadoid fishes, of the genera Phycis, Merlucius, and allies. The common European hake is M. vulgaris; the American silver hake or whiting is M. bilinearis. Two American species (Phycis chuss and P. tenius) are important food fishes, and are also valued for their oil and sounds. Called also squirrel hake, and codling.

3. Verb

To loiter; to sneak.

4. Noun

any of several marine food fishes related to cod
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

5. Noun

the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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