Meaning & use

pollock

noun·Everyday

A type of fish related to cod, widely caught and used in seafood products such as fish sticks.

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The fishing boat returned with a full hold of Atlantic pollock.

Pollock is often processed into imitation crab meat sold in grocery stores.

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The fish is also spelled pollack; both spellings are considered acceptable in English.

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