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swordfish

/ˈsɔːd.fɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈsɔːd.fɪʃ/B1formal
  • ruКрупная морская промысловая рыба с длинной верхней челюстью, похожей на меч, чьё мясо часто подают в виде стейков; она не является полностью холоднокровной и может согревать свой мозг и глаза.

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.

  1. Large marine fishB1formalscientific

    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.

    ruРыба-меч

    • 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.

    Synonymsbroadbill

  2. Food from the fishA2formalculinary

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

    ruРыба-меч

    • 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.
Forms
  • swordfish plural form
  • swordfishes plural form
  • swordfish's possessive plural form
  • swordfishes' possessive plural form
  • swordfish's possessive singular form