spearfish

/ˌspɪərˈfɪʃ/
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Definitions of spearfish
  1. noun
    any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare
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    type of:
    billfish
    giant warm-water game fish having a prolonged and rounded toothless upper jaw
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