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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fish of the genus Istiophorus, having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.
2. 2
   large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail wordnet
3. 3
   The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus).
4. 4
   a saltwater fish with lean flesh wordnet
5. 5
   The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus).

Synonyms

All synonyms

boohooboohoo

Example

More examples

"It took us four hours to land that sailfish."

Etymology

From sail + fish.

Related phrases

Atlantic sailfishIndo-Pacific sailfish

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