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Ling Definition & Meaning

ling
noun
  1. water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
  2. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
  3. elongated marine food fish of Greenland and northern Europe; often salted and dried
  4. American hakes
  5. elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth

"Ling" in song lyrics

See how ling is used in real songs:

  • "but I'm willing and able ling"
    51.50 — Stuck in the Game
  • "Where you feel the tingle lingle ling"
    Blackalicious — Aural Pleasure
  • "They want me to be like the Seattle Brother Ling"
    Blue Scholars — Still Got Love

Usage tips for "ling"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ling mean?
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere elongated marine food fish of Greenland and northern Europe; often salted and dried American hakes elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
What part of speech is ling?
Ling is a noun.
How many definitions does ling have?
Ling has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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