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filleting

American

[fil-i-ting] / ˈfɪl ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

Building Trades.

material, as mortar, used as a substitute for flashing.

Etymology

Origin of filleting

First recorded in 1590–1600; fillet + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Filleting a tripletail is a little time-consuming, but worth it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Finer Filleting Q: I occasionally keep a striped bass for the table, and I want to know what is the best type of knife to use for cleaning fish?

From Time Magazine Archive

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