swordfish

American  

[sawrd-fish, sohrd-] / ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ, ˈsoʊrd- /

noun

plural

swordfishes,

plural

swordfish

1. a large, marine food fish, Xiphias gladius, having the upper jaw elongated into a swordlike structure.

2. Astronomy. Swordfish, the constellation Dorado.

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swordfish British  

/ ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of swordfish

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; sword, fish

Example Sentences

"Bigscale pomfret are so different from the tunas and swordfish we usually catch that we are fascinated by them whenever they show up in our gear," Mears said.

From Science Daily

The deep sea provides food to many species in shallower waters, like the swordfish, which dives up to 1,200 meters to feed.

From Salon

Two witnesses are said to have tried to provide first aid to Ms Manfrini - who was later taken to a medical centre - after a swordfish struck her in the chest.

From BBC

He was on a research expedition to document bycatch or accidental capture of sharks by tuna and swordfish fishing boats.

From BBC

However, because they’re near the bottom of the food chain, shrimp don’t generally tend to accumulate the environmental toxins, like mercury or dioxins, found in big predators such as tuna or swordfish.

From Seattle Times