noun
- plural of swordfish; large ocean fish with long, sword-like upper jaws
Examples
- The fishing boat caught three swordfishes during the expedition.
- Swordfishes are prized by sport fishermen for their size and fighting ability.
- The restaurant serves grilled swordfishes as their specialty dish.
- Marine biologists study the migration patterns of swordfishes in the Atlantic.
- Commercial fishermen use longlines to catch swordfishes in deep waters.
- The aquarium’s new exhibit features models of various swordfishes.