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marlins

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmɑɹɫənz// mar·lins

n. large, powerful ocean fish with a long, pointed nose that looks like a spear. They are famous for being very fast and are often sought by people who fish for sport.

n. large saltwater game fish of the family Istiophoridae, characterized by an elongated body and a spear-like snout. Typically refers to several species within the genera Makaira or Tetrapturus.


SIMPLE

The boat crew spotted several marlins jumping in the distance.

CONTEXTUAL

Deep-sea fishers often travel to tropical waters specifically to catch blue marlins because of their size and strength.

COMPLEX

The marlins are among the fastest predators in the ocean, utilizing their streamlined bodies and bill-like snouts to hunt schools of smaller fish across vast pelagic zones.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form can be either 'marlin' or 'marlins', though 'marlins' is more common when referring to multiple individuals or species.

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