sailfish

/ˈseɪlfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, swift game fish of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, typically with a blue or blue-green back and a bright yellow or orange belly

“The sailfish is known for its impressive leaping abilities and its striking coloration.”

2. noun

any of several fish of the family Istiophoridae, having a long bill and a sail-like dorsal fin

“The sailfish were abundant in the waters off the coast of Florida.”

Synonyms

  • Istiophoridae
  • billfish

Antonyms

  • bottomfish