Ling (noun)

1. A common European freshwater fish of the genus Molva, which is related to the cod and has a long body and a single dorsal fin.
2. A fish found in the northern seas, which belongs to the cod family.
3. The filleted or salted dried fish of the species Molva molva.

Origin:

From old english lyng, from proto-germanic *lankaz, from proto-indo-european *lhank-.

Examples:

1. Ling is a popular fish for smoking.
2. The ling was caught in the cold waters of the North Sea.
3. Ling is considered a delicacy in some countries.
4. The ling had a single dorsal fin, unlike the codfish.
5. Filleted ling can be used to make fish cakes.