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Marlins
/ˈmɑːr.lɪnz/
Definition
1
Plural of 'marlin': any of several large, slender, predatory marine fishes (family Istiophoridae) with a spear-like upper jaw (bill), prized by big-game anglers for their speed and acrobatics.
2
Informal reference to the Miami Marlins, a Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida, known for their fish-themed name and occasional underdog heroics.
Examples
The marlins leaped clear of the waves, mocking the bait with their gravity-defying flips.
He hooked a marlin bigger than his boat, but reeling it in took longer than his marriage lasted.
Marlins rule the tournament circuit, turning humble fishermen into Hemingway wannabes overnight.
The Marlins' outfielders chased fly balls like marlins chasing tuna—fast, furious, and full of flair.