What does billfish mean?
Definitions for billfish
ˈbɪlˌfɪʃbill·fish
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word billfish.
Princeton's WordNet
gar, garfish, garpike, billfish, Lepisosteus osseusnoun
primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth
billfishnoun
giant warm-water game fish having a prolonged and rounded toothless upper jaw
saury, billfish, Scomberesox saurusnoun
slender long-beaked fish of temperate Atlantic waters
needlefish, gar, billfishnoun
elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters
Wiktionary
billfishnoun
Any of several fish, of the family Istiophoridae, that have an elongated jaw
ChatGPT
billfish
Billfish is a general term for a group of predatory fish known for their long, pointed bills or snouts. These species, including sailfish, marlins, and swordfish, are typically large and fast, and are popular among sport fishermen. They are found in all the world's oceans, primarily in warmer seas. Besides their elongated bills, they are also characterized by their large size, streamlined bodies and ability to swim swiftly.
Webster Dictionary
Billfishnoun
a name applied to several distinct fishes
Billfishnoun
the garfish (Tylosurus, / Belone, longirostris) and allied species
Billfishnoun
the saury, a slender fish of the Atlantic coast (Scomberesox saurus)
Billfishnoun
the Tetrapturus albidus, a large oceanic species related to the swordfish; the spearfish
Billfishnoun
the American fresh-water garpike (Lepidosteus osseus)
Wikidata
Billfish
The term billfish refers to a group of predatory fish characterised by prominent bills, or rostrums, and by their large size. Billfish include sailfish and marlin, which make up the family Istiophoridae, and swordfish, sole member of the family Xiphiidae. They are apex predators which feed on a wide variety of smaller fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Billfish are pelagic and highly migratory. They are found in all oceans, although they usually inhabit tropical and subtropical waters; swordfish are found in temperate waters as well. Billfish use their long spears or swordlike upper jaws or beaks to slash at and stun prey during feeding. Their bills can also be used to spear prey, and have been known to spear boats, but they are not normally used in that way. They are highly valued as gamefish by sports fishermen.
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of billfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of billfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Popularity rank by frequency of use
Translation
Find a translation for the billfish definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"billfish." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/billfish>.
Discuss these billfish definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In