marlin
White Marlin leaping
Meaning
Noun
- Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus (genus) or Makaira (genus). Every such species has a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.
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Origin
- A contraction of marlinspike, named so because of its pointed snout.
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