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striped marlin

striped marlin

7.6
A large Pacific fish with a long pointed snout and dark blue vertical stripes
  • noun
  • /ˈstraɪpt ˈmɑr.lɪn/
translation icon : marlín rayado
  • The striped marlin is known for its incredible speed.

Examples

  • Anglers often target striped marlin for their exciting fight and delicious meat.

  • Commercial fisheries often target the striped marlin for its valuable meat.

  • The striped marlin is a prized catch among sport fishermen in the Pacific Ocean.

  • We saw a massive striped marlin leap out of the water during our boat trip.

  • Have you ever caught a striped marlin?

  • The fishermen caught a large striped marlin while out in the Pacific Ocean.

  • During the tournament, he proudly showcased his prize striped marlin to the crowd.

Synonyms

marlin
vsstriped marlin
24 5.5

A large fast sea fish with a long pointed upper jaw often caught for sport

is a specific Pacific game fish noted for a pointed snout and vertical stripes
Makaira mitsukurii
vsstriped marlin
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Pacific fish with dark blue vertical stripes called the Pacific blue marlin

is the same Pacific striped fish but differs in exact species and snout

Surface Forms

striped marlin singular
striped marlins plural

Morphology

striped + marlin

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'striped' means having stripes and 'marlin' names a large fish, so together they denote a marlin with stripes. This ordinary descriptive pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Striped marlin gets its name from the fish's look: the word marlin is a long, fast fish with a pointed nose, and the word striped points to the dark lines down its body. So the name means 'a marlin with stripes'.