swordfish

Definition

A large ocean fish with a long, flat, pointed nose that looks like a sword. It is known for swimming fast and is often eaten as food.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used as a noun for the fish itself or its meat (e.g., 'swordfish steak'). Not to be confused with 'swordfish' as an idiom—it is rarely used metaphorically. Common in cooking, fishing, marine biology.

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