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swordfish

swordfish

Meaning of swordfish

living beings sea life noun

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British English/ˈsɔːdfɪʃ/
American English/ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ/
Russian transcription[ˈrɨbə ˈmʲet͡ɕ]
swordfish
swordfish - рыба-меч
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swordfish with Russian translation

swordfish usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У рыбы-меч длинный заострённый клюв.

A swordfish has a long pointed bill.

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swordfish belongs to the topic "Sea Life". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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swordfish synonyms

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What's the difference between swordfish / marlin / sailfish

🇬🇧English
swordfish

Neutral term for the species Xiphias gladius; used in biological and culinary contexts.

B2Often

We ordered grilled swordfish at the seaside restaurant.

Мы заказали на гриле рыбу-меч в прибрежном ресторане.

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🇬🇧English
marlin

A large saltwater billfish (genus Makaira/Tetrapturus); similar as a big game fish but taxonomically different from swordfish.

B2Often

The marlin put up a long fight before they landed it.

Марлин устроил долгую борьбу, прежде чем его поймали.

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🇬🇧English
sailfish

A fast billfish (Istiophorus) known for its large dorsal 'sail'; biologically distinct from swordfish though both are billfish.

B2Often

Sailfish are prized in sport fishing for their speed and leaps.

Парусники ценятся в спортивной рыбалке за скорость и выпрыгивания из воды.

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How to pronounce swordfish and what this word means

swordfish translation: рыба-меч. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce swordfish

/ˈsɔːdfɪʃ/

swordfish translation

рыба-меч

swordfish examples

A swordfish has a long pointed bill.

swordfish transcription

/ˈsɔːdfɪʃ/, /ˈsɔrdˌfɪʃ/

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swordfish meaning: what does it mean?

living beings sea life noun

swordfish pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

swordfish is pronounced as /ˈsɔːdfɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

swordfish definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A swordfish has a long pointed bill. Translation: У рыбы-меч длинный заострённый клюв.

Is swordfish part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, swordfish (рыба-меч) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is swordfish part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, swordfish (рыба-меч) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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