I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: spear (I) + fish, n.
1. : any of several large powerful pelagic fishes of the genus Tetrapturus that are closely related to the marlins and sailfishes but have the first dorsal fin low in front and moderately elevated behind and are widely distributed but rare in all seas
2. : any of various fishes related to the spearfish
II. intransitive verb
Etymology: spear (I) + fish, v.
: to fish with a spear:
a. : to catch fish by means of a barbed spear thrown by hand or propelled by a mechanical device and retrieved by an attached line
b. : to fish underwater with a spear