English Explanatory Dictionary

marlin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.
name
  1. A surname.
  2. A male given name, variant of Merlin.
  3. A city in Falls County, Texas, United States. Named after John Marlin.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-marlin.wav

Word forms

marlin marlins

Etymology

A contraction of marlinspike, named so because of its pointed snout.

Synonyms

spearfish

Derived words

blue marlin marlinspike striped marlin white marlin Marlinton
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