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As a kid, I always wanted to be lots of things. I was a Walter Mitty type. I wanted to be in the French Foreign Legion, a detective, a doctor, a test pilot with a scarf, a fisherman who hauled in a tremendous marlin after a 12-hour fight.
Jonathan Winters

Meaning of "marlin" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MARLIN

From marlinespike; with allusion to the shape of the beak.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MARLIN

marlin  [ˈmɑːlɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARLIN

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Marlin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MARLIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Marlin

A marlin is a fish from the family Istiophoridae. It has an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long, rigid dorsal fin which extends forward to form a crest. Its common name is thought to derive from its resemblance to a sailor's marlinspike. Even more so than their close relatives, the scombrids, marlins are fast swimmers, reaching speeds of about 80 km/h. The larger species include the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans, which can reach 5 m in length and 818 kg in weight and the black marlin, Istiompax indica, which can reach in excess of 5 m in length and 670 kg in weight. They are popular sporting fish in tropical areas.

Definition of marlin in the English dictionary

The definition of marlin in the dictionary is any of several large scombroid food and game fishes of the genera Makaira, Istiompax, and Tetrapturus, of warm and tropical seas, having a very long upper jaw: family Istiophoridae Also called: spearfish.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MARLIN


carlin
ˈkɑːlɪn
carline
ˈkɑːlɪn
cauline
ˈkɔːlɪn
merlin
ˈmɜːlɪn
moulin
ˈmuːlɪn
multicauline
ˌmʌltɪˈkɔːlɪn
paulin
ˈpɔːlɪn
purlin
ˈpɜːlɪn
purline
ˈpɜːlɪn
Stalin
ˈstɑːlɪn
tarpaulin
tɑːˈpɔːlɪn
tattie-peelin
ˈtætɪˈpiːlɪn
yeelin
ˈjiːlɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MARLIN

marksman
marksmanship
marksmen
markswoman
markswomen
marl
marlacious
Marlborough
Marley
marlin(e) spike
marline
marlinespike
marling
marlingspike
marlinspike
marlite
marlitic
Marlowe
marlstone
marly

WORDS THAT END LIKE MARLIN

Adrenalin
amoxicillin
Chaplin
colin
Dublin
East Berlin
franklin
goblin
insulin
Joplin
kremlin
Led Zeppelin
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Lublin
mandolin
Medellin
Michelin
violin
West Berlin
zeppelin

Synonyms and antonyms of marlin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «marlin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MARLIN

Find out the translation of marlin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of marlin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «marlin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

马林鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

marlin
570 millions of speakers

English

marlin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मार्लिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مارلن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

марлин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

marlin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Marlin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marlin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Marlin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Marlin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マカジキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

청새치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marlin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

marlin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மார்லின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मार्लिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Atlantik kılıçbalığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

marlin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

marlin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

марлин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Marlin
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

μάρλιν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Marlin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

marlin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

marlin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of marlin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MARLIN»

The term «marlin» is very widely used and occupies the 19.457 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MARLIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «marlin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «marlin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about marlin

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2 QUOTES WITH «MARLIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word marlin.
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Merlin Olsen
I've caught fish as big as I am. I've caught marlin close to 300 pounds.
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Jonathan Winters
As a kid, I always wanted to be lots of things. I was a Walter Mitty type. I wanted to be in the French Foreign Legion, a detective, a doctor, a test pilot with a scarf, a fisherman who hauled in a tremendous marlin after a 12-hour fight.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARLIN»

Discover the use of marlin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to marlin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That ...
From 1863 to the present--the company and the men who made it successful, the details of all models of rifles and the many other Marlin products.
William S. Brophy, 1989
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Propaganda and the Ethics of Persuasion
This book aims to develop a sophisticated understanding of propaganda.
Randal Marlin, 2002
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The Old Man and the Sea
The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction.
Ernest Hemingway, 2002
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The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part IV ...
Marlin Model 336 Similar/Identical Pattern Guns The same basic assembly/ disassembly steps for the Marlin Model 336 also apply to the following guns: Marlin Model 30AS Marlin Model 336C Marlin Model 336L Marlin Model 336DL Marlin ...
‎2003
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Marlin!
MARLIN! features all of the author's exacting tackle specifications & an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez (who spins a few fish stories of his own, including the one about Hemingway's unceasing ...
Ernest Hemingway, 1992
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Marlin, Harry, and the Great River Rescue
But not everything in the river is bad, As Marlin discovers after a surprising rescue by an unlikely friend. Come along on the adventure of Marlin, Harry, And The Great River Rescue!
Kristin Staler-Kucholtz, 2011
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Guns of the New West: A Close Up Look at Modern Replica Firearms
ince the early 1880s firearms made by Marlin have been an important part of American history. This brief look at Marlin will give you an idea about the beginnings of this old American arms maker. John Mahlon Marlin (1836-1901), who ...
David Chicoine, 2005
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Rifles of the World
John Walter. Marlin: originally offered only under the Glenfield brand name, the Model 30AS is a plain-finish version of the M336. Marlin: the 22 rimfire Model 39M Golden' rifle had gold. gun also has an accessory rail let into the underside of ...
John Walter, 2006
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Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly: The Comprehensive ...
The Comprehensive Guide to Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns David Chicoine. Marlin's new Model 1894 Cowboy in 45 Colt is very much like the original 1894 with the addition of a hammer block safety. Rifle courtesy Marlin Firearms. Author photos.
David Chicoine, 2005
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Gun Digest 2012
.$249.95 MARLIN MODEL 917 BOLT-ACTION RIFLES Caliber: 17 HMR, 4- and 7 -shot clip. Barrel: 22". Weight: 6 lbs., stainless 7 lbs. Length: 41". Stock: Checkered walnut Monte Carlo SS, laminated black/grey. Sights: No sights but receiver ...
Dan Shideler, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARLIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term marlin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Local fishermen land 700-pound marlin, win Alabama fishing … - KLFY
On July 11, Tabor and Marcello teamed up to catch a 716-pound, 6-ounce blue marlin to win the Blue Marlin Grand Championship in Orange ... «KLFY, Jul 15»
2
White Marlin Open Returns August 3-7, 2015 - OceanCity.com
2013 White Marlin Open Ocean City MD 40th Anniversary Since the great storm of 1933, Ocean City, Md has grown into the “White Marlin ... «Ocean City Today, Jul 15»
3
Marlin Hawk Breaks Into UK Top 20 Executive Search Rankings …
Leadership advisory firm Marlin Hawk has entered the top 20 rankings ... Marlin Hawk has since built a top-tier client list comprising some of the ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
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Edward Marlin Rosenzweig - Aurora Sentinel
Edward Marlin Rosenzweig February 20, 1941 – July 8, 2015. Edward Rosenzweig spent his childhood in a small town outside of Pittsburgh. «Aurora Sentinel, Jul 15»
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'Finding Dory' Plot Focus On Marlin And Dory's Relationship? Trailer …
The latest spoilers hinted that Nemo, the son of Dory's best friend Marlin, will no longer be playing a part in the movie. Alexander Gould, who ... «Movie News Guide, Jul 15»
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What if? Miami Marlins go after Yasiel Puig - Marlin Maniac - A …
As I basically noted here and here, the Marlins' roster is in need of some turnover. Ideally, the core should be kept because they do have a ... «Marlin Maniac, Jul 15»
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Joyce Marlin | Columbia Daily Herald
Joyce Marlin, longtime resident of the Sandy Hook Community, passed away on July 17, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Miss Joyce ... «Columbia Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARLIN GILES OF - Daily Herald
The family of Marlin Giles would like to wish our awesome Dad a wonderful 80th birthday. He is loved in so many ways by his family and wife of ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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Joyce Marlin
Joyce Marlin, longtime resident of the Sandy Hook Community, passed away on July 17, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Miss Joyce ... «Columbia Daily Herald, Jul 15»
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Miami Marlins: Jarred Cosart Leaves Triple-A Start with Vertigo …
Follow Marlin Maniac on Twitter @MarlinManiac for all your Miami Marlins news, opinion and analysis! Next: Marlins-Phillies Series Preview ... «Marlin Maniac, Jul 15»

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