swordfish

[ sawrd-fish, sohrd- ]

/ ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ, ˈsoʊrd- /

noun, plural sword·fish·es, (especially collectively) sword·fish for 1.

a large, marine food fish, Xiphias gladius, having the upper jaw elongated into a swordlike structure.

(initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Dorado.

Origin of swordfish

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sword, fish

Words nearby swordfish

swordbill, sword cane, swordcraft, sword dance, sword fern, swordfish, sword grass, sword knot, sword lily, swordman, sword of Damocles

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Example sentences from the Web for swordfish

Both she and the president, casually dressed in khakis and rolled-up shirt sleeves, had swordfish and salad.
Are You There, Recipient? It’s Me, Barack|Allison Yarrow|April 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I absolutely love the assertiveness of olives and capers, especially when paired with a meaty fish like swordfish.
Fresh Picks|Donatella Arpaia|August 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The swordfish and others frequently attack the whale with the utmost audacity.
Torrey's Narrative|William Torrey
It was a thrust—not a throw—and the muscular strength behind the blow caused the steel to pierce the thick skin of the swordfish.
The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries|Francis Rolt-Wheeler

The helm answered, the boat swung, and the swordfish missed hitting us square.
Tales of Fishes|Zane Grey
Swordfish had been reported off Monhegan; in fact Captain Field had brought in a modest-sized one only the day before.
Witches Cove|Roy J. Snell
One of the most exciting was this encounter with a swordfish, which he relates in a delightful manner.
Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year|E.C. Hartwell

British Dictionary definitions for swordfish

swordfish

/ (ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ) /

noun plural -fish or -fishes

a large scombroid fish, Xiphias gladius, with a very long upper jaw: valued as a food and game fish: family Xiphiidae

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单词	swordfish
释义	swordfish [ sawrd-fish, sohrd- ] / ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ, ˈsoʊrd- / noun, plural sword·fish·es, (especially collectively) sword·fish for 1. a large, marine food fish, Xiphias gladius, having the upper jaw elongated into a swordlike structure. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Dorado. Origin of swordfish Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sword, fish Words nearby swordfish swordbill, sword cane, swordcraft, sword dance, sword fern, swordfish, sword grass, sword knot, sword lily, swordman, sword of Damocles Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for swordfish Both she and the president, casually dressed in khakis and rolled-up shirt sleeves, had swordfish and salad. Are You There, Recipient? It’s Me, Barack\|Allison Yarrow\|April 6, 2012\|DAILY BEAST I absolutely love the assertiveness of olives and capers, especially when paired with a meaty fish like swordfish. Fresh Picks\|Donatella Arpaia\|August 11, 2009\|DAILY BEAST The swordfish and others frequently attack the whale with the utmost audacity. Torrey's Narrative\|William Torrey It was a thrust—not a throw—and the muscular strength behind the blow caused the steel to pierce the thick skin of the swordfish. The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries\|Francis Rolt-Wheeler The helm answered, the boat swung, and the swordfish missed hitting us square. Tales of Fishes\|Zane Grey Swordfish had been reported off Monhegan; in fact Captain Field had brought in a modest-sized one only the day before. Witches Cove\|Roy J. Snell One of the most exciting was this encounter with a swordfish, which he relates in a delightful manner. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year\|E.C. Hartwell British Dictionary definitions for swordfish swordfish / (ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ) / noun plural -fish or -fishes a large scombroid fish, Xiphias gladius, with a very long upper jaw: valued as a food and game fish: family Xiphiidae Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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