What does cusk mean?

Definitions for cusk
kʌskcusk

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word cusk.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. cusknoun

    the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters

  2. cusk, torsk, Brosme brosmenoun

    large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod

  3. burbot, eelpout, ling, cusk, Lota lotanoun

    elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth

Wiktionary

  1. cusknoun

    A marine cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.

ChatGPT

  1. cusk

    A cusk is a type of fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a large, long-bodied fish known for its distinctive barbel (a whisker-like sensory organ) on the chin. Scientifically known as Brosme brosme, the cusk is a brownish-gray color and typically sought after in commercial fishing for its mild, sweet taste.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cusknoun

    a large, edible, marine fish (Brosmius brosme), allied to the cod, common on the northern coasts of Europe and America; -- called also tusk and torsk

Wikidata

  1. Cusk

    The cusk or tusk, Brosme brosme, is a marine cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae. It is the only species in the genus Brosme. Other common names include brismak, brosmius, torsk and moonfish.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Cusk

    kusk, n. the torsk: the burbot.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. cusk

    A fine table-fish taken in cod-schools. See TUSK or TORSK.

How to pronounce cusk?

How to say cusk in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cusk in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cusk in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Popularity rank by frequency of use

cusk#100000#232503#333333

Translations for cusk

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for cusk »

Translation

Find a translation for the cusk definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"cusk." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/cusk>.

Discuss these cusk definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for cusk? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
    A omnifarious
    B soft-witted
    C defiant
    D appellative

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for cusk: