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fish flake

American  

noun

  1. a platform for drying fish.

fish flake British  

noun

  1. a platform on which fish are dried

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Etymology

Origin of fish flake

An Americanism dating back to 1760–70

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If you have cold fish, flake it, and mix it with the custard.

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