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spearfish

/ˈspɪə.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈspɪə.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из нескольких крупных, энергичных пелагических рыб, похожих на парусников, но с сильно редуцированным первым спинным плавником; встречается по всему миру, но редко.

A noun referring to any of several large, vigorous pelagic fishes that resemble sailfishes but have a much reduced first dorsal fin; found worldwide but rare.

irregular plural

  1. Large pelagic fishC1formal

    Any of several large, vigorous, predatory fish resembling sailfish, characterized by a much reduced first dorsal fin; found in warm and temperate oceans worldwide but relatively rare.

    ruКрупная пелагическая рыба

    • The spearfish is known for its incredible speed and agility in the water.
    • Anglers often travel great distances hoping to catch a spearfish.
    • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of the spearfish.
Forms
  • spearfish plural form
  • spearfishes plural form
  • spearfish' possessive plural form
  • spearfishes' possessive plural form
  • spearfish's possessive singular form