Definitions
Codling is a noun that refers to an immature apple.
Example
The codlings are still too small to be harvested.
Example
The tree was full of codlings.
Coddling is a verb that means to treat someone in an overprotective way, or to cook something gently and slowly in water below boiling point.
Example
She coddles her son too much, he needs to learn to be independent.
Example
The chef was coddling the eggs to make a perfect poached egg.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between these two words, associate codling with 'immature apple' and coddling with 'overprotective treatment'.
Remember this!
Remember, codling refers to an immature apple, while coddling means to treat someone in an overprotective way.
