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/ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ · noun
Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw..
Use marlin when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Marlin means Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw..
Common synonyms include spearfish.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use marlin where its definition matches the intended context.
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