Billfish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪlˌfɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Billfish is a noun meaning Any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw.
Meaning
Any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw.
More Meanings
- Other fish with elongated jaws:
Example Sentences
Collectively, the billfishes are among the most sought-after game fishes because of their grace and power, in and out of the water.
Word Forms
- billfishes
Synonyms for billfish
Depending on context, synonyms include saury, garfish, needlefish, garpike, gar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garfish, garpike, saury, needlefish, gar, bandfish.
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