lateral line

noun

Definition of lateral line

: a canal along the side of a fish containing pores that open into tubes supplied with sense organs sensitive to low vibrations; also : one of these tubes or sense organs

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To serve, make a shallow cut following the lateral line in the center of the fish, then make another incision across the top of the tail.

— benjamin kemper, WSJ, "How a Chef With 8 Michelin Stars Cooks at Home," 12 July 2017

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