marlin

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On the way back to port, the marlin is attacked by sharks that devour its flesh and deny the fisherman his prize.

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  1. noun Any of several large game fishes of the genera Makaira and Tetrapturus of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, having an elongated, spearlike upper jaw.
  2. noun Variant of marline.

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  • The blue marlin, the swordfish, the giant blue fin tuna and the big sharks - the Mako and the Great White - are at the top of the food chain. —  UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World
  • Marlin-marlin is a shy musician who spends most of his time outside taking a stroll, his diary is on the bench by his instruments, he likes moon ores, flowers, and eny stones u find in the exuvation site, and fruits (also maby a cooked food every often depends on mood).
  • On the way back to port, the marlin is attacked by sharks that devour its flesh and deny the fisherman his prize. —  Consortiumnews.com
  • Outside the tournament arena, for Florida anglers who spend long hours on the blue water, a marlin is a matter of time and luck.
  • You can find marlin-free restaurants listed on campaign's Web site, www. takemarlinoffthemenu.org.
 

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  1. Short for marlinespike (from the pointed shape of its snout).

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  1. A variant of marling, merlin.
 

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