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swordfish

/ˈsɔːd.fɪʃ/

Übersetzung: Ein großer Meeresraubfisch mit einem langen, schwertartigen Fortsatz am Oberkiefer, dessen Fleisch häufig als Steak gegessen wird; er ist nicht vollständig wechselwarm und kann Gehirn und Augen erwärmen.

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noun

B1formalcommon/ˈsɔːd.fɪʃ/

A large marine food fish with a long, sword-like upper jaw, whose flesh is often served as steaks; it is not completely cold-blooded and can warm its brain and eyes.

  • 🇩🇪Ein großer Meeresraubfisch mit einem langen, schwertartigen Fortsatz am Oberkiefer, dessen Fleisch häufig als Steak gegessen wird; er ist nicht vollständig wechselwarm und kann Gehirn und Augen erwärmen.
  1. Large marine fish B1 formal scientific

    A large, toothless, predatory fish with a long, sword-like upper jaw, found in warm oceans worldwide. It is able to warm its brain and eyes, and feeds on cold ocean floor creatures, coming to the surface at night.

    • The swordfish is known for its distinctive long bill.
    • Swordfish can dive to great depths in search of food.
    • Fishermen often hunt swordfish in tropical waters.

    🇩🇪Schwertfisch

    Synonyme: broadbill

  2. Food from the fish A2 formal culinary

    The flesh of the swordfish, typically prepared and served as steaks.

    • We ordered grilled swordfish for dinner.
    • Swordfish steaks are often seasoned with lemon and herbs.
    • The restaurant serves fresh swordfish with a side of vegetables.

    🇩🇪Schwertfischfleisch

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