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marlin

/ˈmɑːrlɪn/

Traduction: Grand poisson océanique à la mâchoire longue et pointue, prisé en pêche sportive et proche des voiliers et des espadons; il est capable de réchauffer son cerveau et ses yeux, bien qu'il ne soit pas entièrement à sang chaud.

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/ˈmɑːrlɪn/B2formalsport
  • frGrand poisson océanique à la mâchoire longue et pointue, prisé en pêche sportive et proche des voiliers et des espadons; il est capable de réchauffer son cerveau et ses yeux, bien qu'il ne soit pas entièrement à sang chaud.

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.

    frMakaire

    • 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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