Definition of marlin in English:
marlin
noun ˈmɑːlɪnˈmɑrlən
A large edible billfish of warm seas, which is a highly prized game fish.
枪鱼Genera Makaira and Tetrapterus, family Istiophoridae: several species
- The riskiest fish are large and predatory such as tuna, marlin and swordfish.
- Although the crew reckoned it was a poor day, we still caught two good sailfish, a white marlin and a barracuda.
- In turn, the squid is preyed upon by large fish such as marlin and swordfish, and it's a main staple of sperm whales.
- Billfish fall into four groups, treated under marlin, sailfish, spearfish, and swordfish.
- The blue marlin and its cousins, the white marlin, swordfish and sailfish, bring up the rear.
Origin
Early 20th century: from marlinspike (with reference to its pointed snout).
Rhymes
Carlin, call-in, marline, Stalin
Definition of marlin in US English:
marlin
nounˈmärlənˈmɑrlən
A large edible billfish of warm seas that is a highly prized game fish and typically reaches a great weight.
枪鱼Genera Makaira and Tetrapterus, family Istiophoridae: several species, including the striped marlin (T. audax)
- Although the crew reckoned it was a poor day, we still caught two good sailfish, a white marlin and a barracuda.
- Billfish fall into four groups, treated under marlin, sailfish, spearfish, and swordfish.
- The riskiest fish are large and predatory such as tuna, marlin and swordfish.
- The blue marlin and its cousins, the white marlin, swordfish and sailfish, bring up the rear.
- In turn, the squid is preyed upon by large fish such as marlin and swordfish, and it's a main staple of sperm whales.
Origin
Early 20th century: from marlinspike (with reference to its pointed snout).