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marlin

n. C / U
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmɑɹɫən// UK //mˈɑːlɪn// mar·lin

n. a very large sea fish with a long, pointed nose that looks like a spear. People often try to catch them for sport because they are fast and strong.

n. a large marine game fish belonging to the family Istiophoridae, characterised by an elongated body and a spear-like rostrum. Found primarily in tropical and temperate oceanic waters.


SIMPLE

The fisherman spent hours trying to catch a giant marlin.

CONTEXTUAL

Blue marlin are among the fastest swimmers in the ocean and are highly prized by deep-sea anglers.

COMPLEX

The novella depicts an epic struggle between an aging fisherman and a massive marlin, serving as a meditation on endurance and the primal relationship between man and nature.

Usage

The plural can be either 'marlin' or 'marlins'; 'marlin' is more common in a sporting or commercial context.

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