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mar·lin
I. \ˈmärlə̇n, ˈmȧl-\ noun
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Etymology: short for marlinspike; from the appearance of the beak
1.
a. : any of several large oceanic game fishes (genus Makaira) of the family Istiophoridae — see black marlin, blue marlin, silver marlin, striped marlin, white marlin
b. : spearfish
2. : a synchronized swimming stunt in which the body executes a quarter turn with a full twist from a back layout position to a position at right angles to it
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
chiefly Midland : godwit |