Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flitch
noun
/flɪtʃ/
Definition
A flitch is a cut or section of meat, typically from the side of a pig, which is cured or preserved.
Examples
- After the harvest, they hung a flitch in the smokehouse to cure for the winter.
- He bought a flitch of ham to prepare for the holiday feast.
Meaning
In a broader context, flitch can refer to any large cut of meat, especially when it’s cured or hung for preservation.
Synonyms
- joint
- cut
- section
