ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English swerd fyssh, from swerd sword + fyssh, fish fish
1.
a. : a very large and widely distributed oceanic fish ( Xiphias gladius ) that constitutes the family Xiphiidae, has the bones of the upper jaw consolidated into a long rigid swordlike beak, the dorsal fin high and without distinct spines, the ventral fins absent, and the adult destitute of teeth, sometimes attains a weight of 600 pounds, and is highly valued as a food and sport fish — called also broadbill, espada, espadon
b.
(1) : marlin
(2) : sailfish
2. : a synchronized swimming stunt executed from a prone position with the back arched and the head and one foot above water and the other knee bent in which the head is submerged and the hands propel the body toward the feet while the extended leg is raised above the water until the body is overbalanced onto the back after which the bent leg is straightened
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