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Billfish (Noun)

Meaning 1

Giant warm-water game fish having a prolonged and rounded toothless upper jaw.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Hypernyms

  • Scombroid Fish

Meaning 2

Slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Saury
  • Scomberesox Saurus

Hypernyms

  • Teleost Fish
  • Teleostan

Meaning 3

Elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Billfish are known for their impressive speed and agility in the water, making them a popular target for sport fishermen.
  • The warm coastal waters of the Mediterranean are home to a variety of billfish species, including the blue marlin and the white marlin.
  • Billfish have been a prized catch for centuries, with ancient civilizations revering them for their strength and beauty.
  • In recent years, conservation efforts have focused on protecting billfish populations, which are threatened by overfishing and habitat destruction.
  • The distinctive dorsal fin of the billfish is a key identifying feature, and can be seen slicing through the surface of the water as the fish hunts for prey.

Synonyms

  • Needlefish
  • Gar

Hypernyms

  • Teleost
  • Teleost Fish

Hyponyms

  • Timucu

Meaning 4

Primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The gar is a type of billfish that has been thriving in North American waters for millions of years.
  • Billfish like the alligator gar are known for their long, pointed snouts and numerous sharp teeth.
  • The ancient-looking billfish has been a subject of fascination for many fishermen and scientists alike.
  • In North America, the gar is one of the most recognizable species of billfish due to its distinctive appearance.
  • Billfish such as the longnose gar are often found in freshwater environments like rivers and lakes.

Synonyms

  • Lepisosteus Osseus
  • Gar
  • Garfish
  • Garpike

Hypernyms

  • Ganoid
  • Ganoid Fish
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