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gilling

/ˈɡɪlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does gilling mean?

verb

To remove the gills from (a fish), or to clean (a fish) by removing the gills and guts. To clean or purify (something) by removing impurities or unwanted parts.

Example

"The fishmonger gilled the salmon before filleting it."

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