marlin
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marlin¹
- /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/
Rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)lɪn
Where it comes from
A contraction of marlinspike, named so because of its pointed snout.
noun marlin · marlins
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Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.
Similar: spearfish
Marlin²
proper noun Marlins
- A surname.
- A male given name, variant of Merlin.
- A city in Falls County, Texas, United States. Named after John Marlin.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: spearfish, fish, fishery, spike, needle, marlene, marilyn, white marlin, striped marlin, tarpon, jack mackerel, jack, king mackerel, manta ray, devilfish, triggerfish
Translations
Every language
noun game fish with a pointed upper jaw
| Español | aguja, picudo, pez vela |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 청새치 cheongsaechi, 돛새치 dotsaechi, 기어 gieo |
| 日本語 | 梶木 kajiki |
| 中文 | 槍魚 /枪鱼 qiāngyú |
| Português | marlim, espadim, peixe-vela, agulhão-de-vela |
| Français | marlin, makaire |
| Deutsch | Speerfisch, Fächerfisch, Marline |
| Italiano | macaira, marlin |
| Русский | марли́н marlín |
| Tiếng Việt | cá buồm |
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