Gilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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gilling

 

[ ˈɡɪlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

fishing term

Gilling refers to the process of catching fish by piercing their gills, which is often used in commercial fishing methods. This method is typically employed to quickly and effectively harvest fish while minimizing handling.

Synonyms

catching, fishing, harvesting.

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen were gilling trout in the river.
  • He learned gilling techniques from his grandfather.
  • Gilling is a common practice in gillnet fishing.
Context #2 | Noun

action term

Gilling can also refer to the act of gilling itself, which denotes capturing fish by their gills during fishing activities. It involves the removal of certain fish organs to ensure preservation.

Synonyms

catch, fishing, harvest.

Examples of usage

  • Gilling is essential for sustainable fishing.
  • His expertise in gilling made him a sought-after fisherman.
  • The gilling process was demonstrated at the fishing seminar.

Translations

Translations of the word "gilling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gillagem

🇮🇳 गिलिंग

🇩🇪 Entblättern

🇮🇩 pembersihan insang

🇺🇦 вичищення зябрових м'язів

🇵🇱 wycinanie skrzeli

🇯🇵 エラの処理

🇫🇷 gillage

🇪🇸 limpieza de branquias

🇹🇷 kefalet

🇰🇷 아가미 정리

🇸🇦 تنظيف الخياشيم

🇨🇿 čištění žaber

🇸🇰 čistenie žiabier

🇨🇳 去腥

🇸🇮 čiščenje škržnih

🇮🇸 gillun

🇰🇿 жүзу тазалау

🇬🇪 გილის გაწმენდა

🇦🇿 solungaçların təmizlənməsi

🇲🇽 limpieza de branquias

Etymology

The term 'gilling' originates from the Old English word 'gilla', which means 'gill', referring to the respiratory organ of fish. The use of 'gilling' has evolved alongside fishing practices, particularly in regions where fishing is a primary industry. Traditionally, fishermen used various techniques to catch fish, and gilling became a colloquial term for a method that involved piercing the fish's gills for capture. Over centuries, as fishing technology advanced, so did the terms and actions associated with different fishing methodologies, leading to the acceptance of 'gilling' in modern fishing vocabulary.