swordfish Meaning & Definition
What Does Swordfish Mean?
Swordfish is a noun that means A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius. It is also used to mean A sudoku technique involving possible cell locations for a digit, or pair, or triple, in uniquely three rows and three columns only. This allows for the elimination of candidates around the grid. As a verb, it means To fish for swordfish.
Swordfish: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ |
| Synonyms | xiphias gladius |
| Verb forms | swordfishes, swordfishing, swordfished |
Swordfish Definition (Noun)
- A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.
- A sudoku technique involving possible cell locations for a digit, or pair, or triple, in uniquely three rows and three columns only. This allows for the elimination of candidates around the grid.
Swordfish as a Verb
- To fish for swordfish.
Synonyms of Swordfish
Swordfish synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
swordfish (countable and uncountable, plural swordfish or swordfishes)
swordfish (third-person singular simple present swordfishes, present participle swordfishing, simple past and past participle swordfished)
Words That Rhyme With Swordfish
Origin of Swordfish
From Middle English swerdfysche, from Old English *sweordfisċ. Equivalent to sword + fish.
Common Questions About Swordfish
Is swordfish a noun or a verb?
Swordfish is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for swordfish?
Close synonyms of swordfish are xiphias gladius. See the full list of swordfish synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of swordfish?
The past tense of swordfish is swordfished. The present participle is swordfishing.