Spurling
Translation of "spurling" into Russian
spurling
NounUK
/ˈspɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɜrlɪŋ/
spurling
spurlings pl
спурлинг
The spurling is a type of fish found in the North Atlantic.
Спурлинг - это вид рыбы, обитающий в Северной Атлантике.
Definitions
spurling
NounUK
/ˈspɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɜrlɪŋ/
Nautical: a small line or chain leading from the anchor cable to the ship’s side to keep the cable clear of the anchor flukes; also called a spurling line.
The bosun checked the spurling before letting go the anchor.
(Dialect, chiefly UK) The European smelt or other small fish of the smelt family caught in estuaries and rivers.
In early spring the locals fry fresh spurling taken from the estuary.
spurling
AdjectiveUK
/ˈspɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɜrlɪŋ/
Relating to or used for a spurling or spurlings.
The crew inspected all the spurling gear before departure.
Spurling
Proper nounAn English surname.
Roy Spurling pioneered the cervical compression test that bears his name.