Definition of sailfish Sailfish

/sejˈlfɪˌʃ/ - [seylfish] - sail•fish

We found 7 definitions of sailfish from 4 different sources.

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Noun

Plural: sailfishes

sailfish - large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail
  scombroid, scombroid fish important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters
  family istiophoridae, istiophoridae sailfishes; spearfishes; marlins
sailfish - a saltwater fish with lean flesh
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • sailfish (Noun)
    A fish of the genus , having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sailfish (n.)
    The banner fish, or spikefish (Histiophorus.)
  • sailfish (n.)
    The basking, or liver, shark.
  • sailfish (n.)
    The quillback.

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