Meaning Of The Word Swordfish

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What's The Definition Of Swordfish?

swordfish
variable noun: A swordfish is a large sea fish with a very long upper jaw.

swordfish in American English
a large, marine, food and game fish (Xiphias gladius) that is the only species of a family (Xiphiidae) of percoid fishes, having a sail-like dorsal fin and a long, flat, swordlike upper jawbone
noun: a large, marine food fish, Xiphias gladius, having the upper jaw elongated into a swordlike structure

swordfish in British English
noun: a large scombroid fish, Xiphias gladius, with a very long upper jaw: valued as a food and game fish: family Xiphiidae

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