large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
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marlin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | billfish |
| Has types | black marlin, blue marlin, white marlin, makaira nigricans, striped marlin, makaira albida, makaira marlina, makaira mazara, makaira mitsukurii |
Examples of marlin
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After catching a black marlin of 750lb, he vowed to catch a monster blue marlin.
From the edp24.co.uk
Striped marlin, pompano, bonito, red snapper and tuna make up the main catches.
From the sfgate.com
It was the only marlin we kepton all day, although there were twoother strikes.
From the dailymail.co.uk
The strain of reeling in a blue marlin is too much for a lot of novice fishermen.
From the washingtonpost.com
The marlin raced away and jumped several times as it took Farris'line for a ride.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Boaters offshore ply the waters for bluefin and yellowfin tuna, wahoo and marlin.
From the newsobserver.com
Marlin dodged the recent recession that clobbered manufacturers around the world.
From the washingtontimes.com
Marlin Mickle, an electrical engineer at the University of Pittsburgh, thinks so.
From the newscientist.com
Mr Sheppeard said the marlin then produced one last leap, as if to say goodbye.
From the smh.com.au
- Large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
- Marlin, Istiophoridae, is a "billfish" with an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long rigid dorsal fin, which extends forward to form a crest. Its common name is thought to derive from its resemblance to a sailor's marlinspike. ...
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- Marlin: The International Sportfishing Magazine, is a digital and print magazine that covers big game fishing around the world. Its headquarters are in Winter Park, Florida, and is published by the Bonnier Corporation.
