billfish

Noun

Meaning

A name applied to several distinct fishes

The garfish (Tylosurus, / Belone, longirostris) and allied species.

The saury, a slender fish of the Atlantic coast (Scomberesox saurus).

The Tetrapturus albidus, a large oceanic species related to the swordfish; the spearfish.

The American fresh-water garpike (Lepidosteus osseus).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gar saury needlefish garfish garpike Lepisosteus osseus Scomberesox saurus marlin spearfish sailfish skipper boat sailboat pipefish ganoid
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Hypernyms

scombroid ganoid teleost ganoid fish scombroid fish teleostan

Hyponyms

marlin spearfish timucu

Derivatives

billfishes

Examples

Blue marlin as well as a few black marlin, striped marlin and sailfish have kept the offshore anglers occupied; the blue billfish flags and red release flags that are seen flapping from the outriggers of the returning boats are quite a sight. Source: Internet

The billfish numbers overall (363) were the second best since 2011. Source: Internet

This study included billfish that were caught on both recreational and commercial fishing gear (longline). Source: Internet

The marlin bite continues off Bermagui with more billfish caught and tagged off the 12-Mile Reef in recent days. Source: Internet

Even more exciting is the increased numbers of billfish being spotted recently. Source: Internet

On the nice days, there have been some dorado and billfish along with some yellowtail that are starting to show off La Ribera. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

billetting billetty billety billfishes billfold billhead