whiting
ˈwaɪtɪŋ
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Definition of whiting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
atlantic fishfish from the North Atlantic eaten as food
  • Whiting is often served fried in restaurants.
2.
materialsDatedground limestone used in painting and cleaningDated
  • The artist mixed whiting with oil to prepare the paint..
calcium carbonate chalk

Adjective

1.
colorRarepale or white in color, like chalkRare
  • The walls were painted in a whiting shade.
chalky milky pallid
2.
whiteningRareused to describe a substance that whitensRare
  • The whiting agent was added to the mixture.
bleaching brightening lightening
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Images of whiting

  • whiting: fish from the North Atlantic eaten as food
    fish from the North Atlantic eaten as food
  • whiting: ground limestone used in painting and cleaning
    ground limestone used in painting and cleaning

Expressions with whiting

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fish valued for both sport fishing and delicate taste
King George whiting is popular with anglers and chefs alike.
north Atlantic fish in the cod family
Blue whiting is common in the North Atlantic.
silvery fish, also called southern school whiting, found off Atlantic, Gulf
We caught silver whiting off the Gulf coast during spring.

Origin of whiting

Old English, hwiting (white fish)

Terms with whiting included in their meaning

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Baltimore sandwich
whiting fried in batter served in a sandwich
materials
type of size with whiting
ornamentation
mixture of whiting, resin, and glue for decoration
marine life
bluish-grey whiting native to California waters
fried fish dish
dish made from fried fish, often whiting
seafood species
silvery fish, also called southern school whiting, found off Atlantic, Gulf

Examples of whiting in a sentence

  • Whiting is often used in fish and chips.
  • He used whiting to clean the old painting.
  • Whiting was scattered all over the workshop floor.
  • The artist used a whiting pigment for highlights.
  • Her dress was of a whiting hue, almost ethereal.
  • The whiting compound was effective in cleaning.

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  1. French:merlan, blanchâtre, ...
  2. German:Wittling, kreidig, ...
  3. Italian:merlano, gessoso, ...
  4. Spanish:bacaladilla, blanquecino, ...
  5. Portuguese:pescada, esbranquiçado, ...
  6. Chinese:鳕鱼, 粉白的, ...
  7. Japanese:ホワイティング, 白っぽい, ...
  8. Arabic:سَمَك المِيرلان, طَبْشُورِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:וַיְטִינְג, לָבָן גִּירִי, ...
  10. Russian:мерланг, белесый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мерлан, білий, ...
  12. Hindi:व्हाइटिंग, सफेद, ...
white
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Definition of white - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
colorshaving the color of milk or snow
  • The walls of the room were painted white..
fair light pale
2.
beveragesUKcontaining milk or creamUK
  • He prefers his coffee white.
creamy milky

Noun

1.
shadecolor seen in snow, milk, or all light combined
  • The walls were painted white.
whiteness
2.
grape drinklight-colored wine often served chilled
  • He prefers a glass of white with dinner.
white wine

Verb

tr.
paintchange to a pale color
  • The leaves white as winter approaches.
bleach fade pale
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Images of white

  • white: color seen in snow, milk, or all light combined
    color seen in snow, milk, or all light combined
  • white: coffee with milk or cream
    coffee with milk or cream
  • white: the cue ball in cue games
    the cue ball in cue games
  • white: the albumen of bird eggs
    the albumen of bird eggs
  • white: opaque pale pigment used in paints
    opaque pale pigment used in paints

Expressions with white

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become pale in the face from fear or shock
She went white when she heard the news.
change color to white
The chameleon can turn white on a white surface.
flag used as a sign of surrender or truce
The army raised a white flag to stop the fighting..
night without sleep
I had a white night before the exam.
printed page with black text on white paper
Please read the black and white before signing.
say something untrue to avoid hurting someone
She decided to tell a white lie to avoid hurting his feelings.

Origin of white

Old English, hwīt (white)

Examples of white in a sentence

  • The snow was so white it hurt my eyes.
  • She ordered a white tea with her breakfast.
  • The recipe calls for white hot chocolate.
  • White communities often celebrate different cultural events.
  • White individuals were surveyed for the study.
  • He went white when the doctor called.

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  1. French:blanc, vin blanc, ...
  2. German:weiß, Weiß, ...
  3. Italian:candido, vino bianco, ...
  4. Spanish:blanco, color blanco, ...
  5. Portuguese:alvo, vinho branco, ...
  6. Chinese:白色的, 白色, ...
  7. Japanese:白い, 白, ...
  8. Arabic:أَبْيَض, نَبِيذ أَبْيَض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָבָן, יַיִן לָבָן, ...
  10. Russian:белый, белое, ...
  11. Ukrainian:білий, білий колір, ...
  12. Hindi:सफेद, सफेद रंग, ...
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