Meaning of swordie | Babel Free

Definitions

A swordfish.

colloquial

Examples

“This picturesque and historic little place⟳ is the main centre for a really amazing sport—rod-fishing for swordfish, tiger or “mako” sharks, and kingfish. These fighting giants of the sea are undoubtedly among the finest game-fish known, and a man who has brought to the gaff a well-conditioned “swordie” of three hundred pounds or so, or a “mako” which turns the scale at a good four hundred pounds, will have⟳ experienced all the thrill he is ever likely to know⟳ so far as wielding the rod is concerned.”

“It’s our job to keep⟳ watch⟳ on the sea for’ard and on both beams for a fin, or for shoal fish⟳ where it’s likely a swordie will be. All you’ll see⟳ of a swordie will be his fin sticking above water and cutting it like⟳ a knife.”

“A swordfish was different. If your line ran out some way then stopped, this could be “old Swordie” first making off with the bait between his jaws, […] “Don’t brake yet,” he warned, “let⟳ her run⟳ out till she stops—acts like⟳ a swordie.” […] “There you are!” Bob shouted suddenly. “A swordie; I thought so.””

CEFR level