Marlin Definition

märlĭn
marlins
noun
Any of several large, slender, deep-sea billfishes, esp. a bluish species (Makaira nigricans)
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Marlin

Noun

Singular:
marlin
Plural:
marlins

Origin of Marlin

  • Short for marlinespike (from the pointed shape of the snout)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Marlin Sentence Examples

  • To understand the techniques it is necessary to know ho the sail fish or marlin takes its prey.

  • Like Hemingway 's marlin, the giant tarpon of Cuba seem lost to local knowledge.

  • They do a fine plate of smoked marlin here, too.

  • Visitors can try for tuna, marlin, swordfish, and other large game fish.

  • Madeira is known for excellent deep-sea fishing, particularly blue marlin.

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Words Starting With

MMAMAR

Words Ending With

NINLIN

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With M6 Letter Words Ending With N