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Meaning of herring pond | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The ocean, especially the Atlantic or the English Channel.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“Mr. Little Gilmour, it will delight all old sportsmen to know, is still able to be at Melton; and our neighbours across the herring-pond will learn with satisfaction that the Messrs. Russell have been enjoying themselves on their Australian importations, […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

herring worm Herringbone herringbone gear herringer Herringfleet Herrings

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