noun
- the process of removing gills from fish
verb
- present participle of gill; removing gills from fish
Examples
- The chef spent time gilling the fresh salmon before cooking.
- Proper gilling is essential for preparing fish for market.
- She learned the technique of gilling from her grandfather.
- The fishmonger was gilling several trout for customers.
- After gilling the fish, he moved on to scaling them.
- The gilling process removes the fish’s breathing organs.