Pollock Meaning
/ˈpɑlək/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounEither of two lean, white marine food fishes, of the genus Pollachius, in the cod family.
nounEither of two lean, white marine food fishes, of the genus Pollachius, in the cod family., Pollachius pollachius.
Sentence Examples
In nineteen forty-four, Pollock married Lee Krasner who was also a skilled Abstract Expressionist painter.
Pollock’s early works are similar to his teacher’s kind of painting.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The menu at the seafood restaurant featured a grilled filet of ____ with lemon sauce.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh ____ fillets baked with lemon and herbs.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English [Term?], perhaps from Scots podlok.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""Maybe I'm a dumb Pollock. Is that too simple?" Krzyzewski's arguments were well-founded."
— 1993 January 15, “Krzyzewski's plea couldn't sway Presidents Commission”, in The Advocate:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The menu at the seafood restaurant featured a grilled filet of ____ with lemon sauce.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh ____ fillets baked with lemon and herbs.