swordfish

/ˌsɔərdˈfɪʃ/

/ˈsɔdfɪʃ/

Other forms: swordfishes

Definitions of swordfish

1. noun

   large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night
   synonyms: Xiphias gladius

   type of:

   scombroid, scombroid fish

   important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters
2. noun

   flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
   type of:

   saltwater fish

   flesh of fish from the sea used as food