billfish
/ˈbɪlˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A large fish with a long, pointed bill or snout, such as a marlin, swordfish, or sailfish.
- Billfish are known for their speed and acrobatic leaps out of the water.
- The angler was thrilled to catch a huge billfish off the coast of Florida.
- Many sport fishermen travel to tropical waters specifically to hunt billfish.