fish flake

noun

1. a platform for drying fish.

fish flake

noun

1. a platform on which fish are dried

Word History and Origins

Origin of fish flake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1760–70

Example Sentences

To own an extensive fish-flake was, in that neighborhood, a sure sign of being well to do in the world.

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Time passed on, and Chloe went her rounds, from house-service to the field, and from field-service to the fish-flake.

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Then the bridegroom was ordered to go to ploughing, and the bride was sent to the fish-flake.

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