spearfish

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de varias especies de peces pelágicos grandes y activos, semejantes al pez vela pero con la aleta dorsal primaria muy reducida; se encuentran en todo el mundo, aunque son poco comunes.

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.

plural irregular

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.

   pez aguja

   • 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.