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spear·fish
ˈspir-ˌfish 
: any of several billfishes (genus Tetrapturus) having the anterior part of the first dorsal fin about as high as the body is deep
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Joe Cermele,
Field & Stream,
9 Nov. 2023
Coleman said the spearfish hit a purple Zuker lure with a vinyl skirt, a common attractor for albacore tuna.
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Bill Monroe,
oregonlive,
8 Oct. 2022
There, the ocean is filled with Pacific blue marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, and spearfish.
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Stephanie Granada,
Sunset,
22 Jan. 2018
Recent studies have shown that gelatinous animals feature prominently in the diets of spearfish and two different types of tuna.
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Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian,
31 Mar. 2017
Chantae Reden,
Popular Mechanics,
30 June 2023
Omar Olsen, chef at Lionfish at Delray Beach in Florida, used to spearfish for the fish daily with his diver friends.
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Mallory Arnold,
Outside Online,
21 Sep. 2022
Both men were taught how to spearfish by their father, uncles, and grandfathers, who'd take them into the Daintree and order them to head toward the nearest crocodile.
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Lizzie Pook,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Sep. 2022
Taylor started diving at just 21, learning to spearfish before turning her focus toward the mysteries of sharks and marine conservation.
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Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE.com,
22 July 2021
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Noun
The Atlantic longbill spearfish—a rare relative of sailfish and marlin—is part of the line up as well.
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Joe Cermele,
Field & Stream,
9 Nov. 2023
Coleman said the spearfish hit a purple Zuker lure with a vinyl skirt, a common attractor for albacore tuna.
—
Bill Monroe,
oregonlive,
8 Oct. 2022
There, the ocean is filled with Pacific blue marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, and spearfish.
—
Stephanie Granada,
Sunset,
22 Jan. 2018
Recent studies have shown that gelatinous animals feature prominently in the diets of spearfish and two different types of tuna.
—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian,
31 Mar. 2017
Verb
These snorkels are popular among free divers and people who spearfish thanks to their sleek, minimal drag design.
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Chantae Reden,
Popular Mechanics,
30 June 2023
Omar Olsen, chef at Lionfish at Delray Beach in Florida, used to spearfish for the fish daily with his diver friends.
—
Mallory Arnold,
Outside Online,
21 Sep. 2022
Both men were taught how to spearfish by their father, uncles, and grandfathers, who'd take them into the Daintree and order them to head toward the nearest crocodile.
—
Lizzie Pook,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Sep. 2022
Taylor started diving at just 21, learning to spearfish before turning her focus toward the mysteries of sharks and marine conservation.
—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE.com,
22 July 2021
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“Spearfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearfish. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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