I. ˈmärlə̇n, ˈmȧl- noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for marlinspike; from the appearance of the beak
1.
a. : any of several large oceanic game fishes (genus Makaira ) of the family Istiophoridae — see black marlin , blue marlin , silver marlin , striped marlin , white marlin
b. : spearfish
2. : a synchronized swimming stunt in which the body executes a quarter turn with a full twist from a back layout position to a position at right angles to it
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
chiefly Midland : godwit