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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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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
Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2023
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
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
In a day, most will stay in their shanties for as long as they're allowed to spearfish—sun up until 1 p.m.— and then head off to socialize and celebrate into the evening.
—Amanda Ogle, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2021
People that haven’t seen each other all year get together to spearfish for sturgeon.
—Amanda Ogle, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2021
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Coleman learned to spearfish and sail as a boy, according to the website for his company, Lovewater Surf Co., which offers lessons and rentals in Santa Barbara.
—Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021
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
The Vilas County Sheriff's Office said that shots fired on Little Saint Germain Lake Saturday night were not meant to frighten tribal harvesters spearfishing at a pier nearby, but a tribal agency has countered that claim.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2020
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Noun
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.
—Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2023
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
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
In a day, most will stay in their shanties for as long as they're allowed to spearfish—sun up until 1 p.m.— and then head off to socialize and celebrate into the evening.
—Amanda Ogle, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2021
People that haven’t seen each other all year get together to spearfish for sturgeon.
—Amanda Ogle, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2021
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Coleman learned to spearfish and sail as a boy, according to the website for his company, Lovewater Surf Co., which offers lessons and rentals in Santa Barbara.
—Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2021
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
The Vilas County Sheriff's Office said that shots fired on Little Saint Germain Lake Saturday night were not meant to frighten tribal harvesters spearfishing at a pier nearby, but a tribal agency has countered that claim.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2020
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spear·fish
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌfish
: to fish with a spear
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