fingerling

UK
/ˈfɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋ/

Translations

fingerlingadjective
more fingerling
Comp.
most fingerling
Super.
UK
/ˈfɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪŋɡɚlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe objects that are small, slender and finger-like.
fingerlingnoun
fingerlings
pl
UK
/ˈfɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋ/
The pond is full of fingerlings.
Пруд полон мальков.
Synonyms
larval fish
juvenile fish
young fish

Definitions

fingerlingadjective
Slender and finger-like in shape; of or relating to something small and elongated.
The gardener harvested fingerling carrots from the raised bed.
fingerlingnoun
A small, young fish, especially a salmon or trout, that is about the size of a human finger.
The hatchery released thousands of fingerlings into the river to boost the fish population.
A type of small, elongated potato that is typically finger-shaped.
The chef prepared a delicious dish using roasted fingerlings seasoned with herbs.