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whiting
When referring to the fish, whiting is treated as a mild, white-fleshed fish. In culinary contexts, it is often compared to cod or haddock but is generally smaller and has a slightly different texture. It is common in coastal regions and is typically served fried or baked.
In the context of art and restoration, whiting refers to a specific material—ground calcium carbonate. It is not a "paint" in the modern sense but a raw material used to create gesso or as a polishing agent. This usage is primarily found in historical art discussions, professional restoration, or traditional craftsmanship.
Regarding grammar, when used as a type of fish, it can be used as both a countable noun (referring to individual fish) and an uncountable noun (referring to the meat as food). When referring to the powder, it is strictly uncountable.
Meanings
Examples
The fish market has a fresh shipment of whiting today.
I prefer whiting over cod because of its milder flavor.
Would you like some fried whiting with your chips?
The fisherman caught several large whiting during the morning tide.
Whiting is a common catch in the North Atlantic.
The artist mixed whiting with oil to create a thick primer.
Old master painters often used whiting as a base for their canvases.
I need to buy some whiting to prepare the gesso for this painting.