Noun: sailfish 'seyl,fish
- Large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail
"Sailfish are prized by sport fishermen for their acrobatic leaps and high speeds"
- A saltwater fish with lean flesh
"The restaurant offered a special of grilled sailfish steak"
Derived forms: sailfishes
Type of: saltwater fish, scombroid, scombroid fish
Part of: family Istiophoridae, Istiophoridae
Encyclopedia: Sailfish