brisling

/ˈbrɪzlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small fish of the capelin family, with a metallic blue back and a silvery belly, found in cold seas and eaten as food

“The fishermen set their nets to catch the brisling in the icy waters.”

Synonyms

  • capelin
  • sprat

Antonyms

  • large fish
  • slow-moving fish