Ling/lɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context Used when discussing seafood cuisine, especially in recipes or menus. The chef prepared a delicious ling dish with herbs. Pro Tip 2/3Fishing Industry Commonly used in fishing communities, where catching and selling ling is a livelihood. The village's economy relies heavily on ling fishery. Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage More frequently used in regions close to the North Atlantic, such as Scandinavia. In Icelandic waters, ling is a frequent catch.