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marlin

/ˈmɑːrlɪn/

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noun

/ˈmɑːrlɪn/B2formalsport
  • ruКрупная океаническая рыба с длинной челюстью, известная в спортивной рыбалке; родственник парусников и меч-рыб, способная согревать свой мозг и глаза, несмотря на то, что не является полностью холоднокровной.

A large, long-jawed oceanic fish known for sport fishing; related to sailfish and spearfishes, and capable of warming its brain and eyes despite not being completely cold-blooded.

  1. Large oceanic sport fishB1formalsport

    A large predatory fish with a long, pointed upper jaw and a elongated body, belonging to the billfish family, known for being a popular target in sport fishing and having the ability to partially warm its brain and eyes, unlike most fish.

    ruКрупная океаническая спортивная рыба

    • The marlin leaped out of the water during the fight.
    • He caught a massive blue marlin off the coast of Hawaii.
    • Marlins are highly prized in big-game fishing tournaments.
    • Unlike many fish, the marlin can warm its eyes to improve vision.
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