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Fish which has a long, pointed bill
The swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as the broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory predatory fish characterized by a long, flat
Swordfish
British biplane torpedo bomber
Fairey Swordfish is a retired biplane torpedo bomber, designed by the Fairey Aviation Company. Originating in the early 1930s, the Swordfish, nicknamed
Fairey_Swordfish
2001 thriller movie directed by Dominic Sena
Swordfish is a 2001 American action thriller film directed by Dominic Sena, written by Skip Woods, produced by Joel Silver, and starring John Travolta
Swordfish_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up swordfish in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A swordfish is a type of large fish. Swordfish may also refer to: Fairey Swordfish, a British carrier-based
Swordfish_(disambiguation)
List of ships with the same or similar names
have been named USS Swordfish after the swordfish, a large fish with a long, swordlike beak and a high dorsal fin. USS Swordfish (SS-193), a Sargo-class
USS_Swordfish
List of ships with the same or similar names
been named HMS Swordfish after the fish. HMS Swordfish (1895) was a 330-ton destroyer launched in 1895 and sold in 1910. HMS Swordfish (1916) was a steam-powered
HMS_Swordfish
1946–1953 Belgian comics story
The Secret of The Swordfish was the first story in the Blake and Mortimer comic album series by Edgar P. Jacobs. It describes how a far eastern empire
The_Secret_of_the_Swordfish
2001 soundtrack album by Paul Oakenfold
Swordfish <<The Album>> is the original soundtrack of the 2001 film Swordfish. It was produced by Paul Oakenfold under Village Roadshow and Warner Bros
Swordfish_(soundtrack)
Sargo-class submarine
USS Swordfish (SS-193), a Sargo-class submarine, was the first submarine of the United States Navy named for the swordfish, a large fish with a long, swordlike
USS_Swordfish_(SS-193)
Submarine of the United States
USS Swordfish (SSN-579), a Skate-class nuclear-powered submarine, was the second submarine of the United States Navy named for the swordfish, a large fish
USS_Swordfish_(SSN-579)
Extinct species of fish
báixún: literal translation: "white sturgeon"), also known as the Chinese swordfish, is an extinct species of fish that was formerly native to the Yangtze
Chinese_paddlefish
British video game developer (2002–2010)
Swordfish Studios Limited was a British video game developer based in Birmingham founded by Trevor Williams and Joan Finnegan (wife of Paul Finnegan,
Swordfish_Studios
1938 British aircraft carrier
destroyed a Fairey Swordfish; flinging the fuselage into the sea ahead of the carrier. Unable to stop, Ark Royal ran over the Swordfish and was overhead
HMS_Ark_Royal_(91)
Indian OTH radar
Swordfish is an Indian active electronically scanned array long-range tracking radar specifically developed to counter ballistic missile threat. It will
Swordfish Long Range Tracking Radar
Swordfish_Long_Range_Tracking_Radar
1940 British naval victory over Italy in WWII
all-aircraft ship-to-ship naval attack in history, employing 21 Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo-bombers from the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in the
Battle_of_Taranto
British experimental submarine
HMS Swordfish was an experimental submarine built for the Royal Navy before the First World War to meet the Navy's goal of an "overseas" submarine capable
HMS_Swordfish_(1916)
1962 nuclear weapon test
Operation Swordfish or Operation Dominic Swordfish/Dominic-Swordfish was the May 11, 1962 operational test of the nuclear ASROC anti-submarine weapon system
Operation_Swordfish
Submarine
HMS Swordfish (61S) was a first-batch S-class submarine built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s. Commissioned in 1932, she was given the pennant number
HMS_Swordfish_(61S)
Group of ray-finned fishes
include sailfish and marlin, which make up the family Istiophoridae; and swordfish, sole member of the family Xiphiidae. They are often apex predators which
Billfish
Novel by Australian writer Arthur Upfield
The Mystery of Swordfish Reef (1939) is a novel by Australian writer Arthur Upfield. It was the seventh of the author's novels to feature his recurring
The_Mystery_of_Swordfish_Reef
Airport in Jamaica
second Fairey Swordfish squadron, designated 816, was officially commissioned on 1 February 1942, equipped with four Fairey Swordfish aircraft. This
Norman Manley International Airport
Norman_Manley_International_Airport
Type of offshore saltwater game fishing
families Istiophoridae (marlin, spearfish and sailfish) and Xiphiidae (swordfish). It is considered by some fishermen to be a pinnacle of big-game fishing
Marlin_fishing
Italian surfer and snowboarder (1988–2024)
Masokut island in Indonesia. Authorities said she had been impaled by a swordfish while surfing. "Muere la surfista Giulia Manfrini a los 36 años tras ser
Giulia_Manfrini
1931 film
Wrestling Swordfish is a 1931 American short adventure film produced by Mack Sennett. In 1932, it won an Oscar for Best Short Subject (Novelty) at the
Wrestling_Swordfish
1940 Illustrious-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy
Swordfish, and was consequently forced to have a permanent deck park of 5 Martlets and one Swordfish. Before dawn on 5 May, she launched 18 Swordfish
HMS_Illustrious_(87)
German battleship of World War II
occupied France for repairs, Bismarck was attacked by fifteen Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers from the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal; one scored a
German_battleship_Bismarck
Type of British submarines in service before and during WWII
come to six. Six tireless S-boats fighting to survive, No reply from Swordfish — so we tally five. Five scrubby S-boats, patrolling close inshore, Snapper
British S-class submarine (1931)
British_S-class_submarine_(1931)
Swordfish Translation Editor is a Computer-assisted translation software. It works with the XLIFF standard, after having extracted texts from a variety
Swordfish_Translation_Editor
British battlecruiser, 1916–1948
sunken Courageous and embarked nine Swordfish aircraft from 816 Squadron and a detachment of three more Swordfish from 818 Squadron. The ship sortied
HMS_Furious_(47)
Subclass of the A-class destroyers
Two Swordfish-class destroyers served with the Royal Navy. Swordfish and Spitfire were both built by Armstrong Whitworth at Elswick, Tyne and Wear launching
Swordfish-class_destroyer
American actress (born 1966)
roles include Storm in the X-Men film series (2000–2014), a villain in Swordfish (2001), Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day (2002), a psychiatrist in Gothika
Halle_Berry
List of films featuring John Travolta
in Pulp Fiction, and he has since starred in films such as Face/Off, Swordfish, Wild Hogs, Hairspray, and I Am Wrath. List of oldest and youngest Academy
John_Travolta_filmography
Italian dish
common. A similar dish, pesce spada con capperi e limone, is made with swordfish. Piccata, the past passive participle of piccare, literally means 'larded'
Piccata
1983 studio album by Tom Waits
Swordfishtrombones is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Tom Waits, released in 1983 on Island Records. It was the first of his albums
Swordfishtrombones
2016 album by Merk
Swordfish is the debut studio album by New Zealand pop musician Merk released on 18 November 2016 by Dew Process and Flying Out. It was written and produced
Swordfish_(Merk_album)
American film director (born 1949)
directing the films Kalifornia (1993), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), and Swordfish (2001). As a music video director, he directed music videos for Richard
Dominic_Sena
British businessman
founder and managing director of AyBe Capital Advisers (formerly known as Swordfish Investments) and is an owner and director of Queens Park Rangers. Bhatia
Amit_Bhatia
The following is an overview of the characters who appeared in the 1966–1968 live-action Batman television series. Burt Ward as Robin (left) and Adam West
List of Batman (TV series) characters
List_of_Batman_(TV_series)_characters
British biplane torpedo bomber
known as the "Applecore", was conceived as a replacement for the Fairey Swordfish, an earlier biplane introduced during the mid 1930s. It was typically
Fairey_Albacore
WWII battle in Senegal
three Swordfish were shot down. In total, 4 of the 9 Swordfish aircrew were killed on the attack on the Richelieu. Later in the afternoon, 9 Swordfish and
Battle_of_Dakar
1941 sinking of a German battleship
phases. The first phase late on 26 May consisted of air attacks by Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers from the British aircraft carrier Ark Royal, which disabled
Last_battle_of_Bismarck
Swordfish The Swordfish in later life served as anti-submarine aircraft operating off escort carriers in convoys. To fulfill this role the Swordfish Mark
List of Fleet Air Arm aircraft in World War II
List_of_Fleet_Air_Arm_aircraft_in_World_War_II
Two-seat, single-engined biplane
built, it was the progenitor of the Fairey Swordfish. The design evolution that led to the Fairey Swordfish began with Fairey's submission to Air Ministry
Fairey_S.9/30
American actor (born 1954)
Travolta remained busy as an actor, starring in Lucky Numbers (2000); Swordfish (2001); Domestic Disturbance (2001); Ladder 49 (2004); Be Cool (2005);
John_Travolta
2005 video game
Cold Winter is a 2005 first-person shooter video game developed by Swordfish Studios and published by Vivendi Universal Games for the PlayStation 2. Its
Cold_Winter
Species of fish
Xiphophorus continens, also known as El Quince swordtail or short-sword platyfish, is a live-bearing freshwater fish in the family Poeciliidae. It is endemic
Xiphophorus_continens
1943 Nairana-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy
and doing anti-submarine work in the Atlantic and Arctic theatres. Her Swordfish aircraft were involved in the sinking of four U-boats during her service
HMS_Vindex_(D15)
Group of underwater plateaus south-east of Newfoundland
Grand Banks are one of the world's richest fishing grounds, supporting swordfish, haddock and capelin, as well as shellfish, seabirds and sea mammals.
Grand_Banks_of_Newfoundland
2004 film by Tony Giglio
USS Swordfish (a fictional submarine based on the real USS Swordfish in World War II) repeatedly staging general quarters drills. The XO of Swordfish, Teddy
In_Enemy_Hands_(film)
1942 Avenger-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy
aircraft and Fairey Swordfish anti-submarine aircraft. On 18 April 1942, Avenger started flight deck landing training with four Fairey Swordfish aircraft of 816
HMS_Avenger_(D14)
Basketball team in Shanghai
Shanghai Baoshan Dahua Swordfish is a Chinese professional women's basketball club based in Shanghai, playing in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association
Shanghai_Swordfish
1942 Avenger-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy and French Navy
aircraft—a Fairey Swordfish—on 2 June. After completing flying trials, she left for Nova Scotia on 12 June, with one of her Swordfish flying anti-submarine
HMS_Biter_(D97)
American real estate developer (1905–1999)
advertise off Coney Island's shore; it played patriotic music and floated out swordfish-shaped balloons which could be redeemed for $25 or $250 towards one of
Fred_Trump
American electrofunk/hip hop group
Planet Rock: The Album (1986) "Planet Rock" (Swordfish Mix) on the Swordfish soundtrack (see Swordfish). Bush, John. "Afrika Bambaataa - Artist Biography"
Soulsonic_Force
English professional footballer and actor (born 1965)
with director Dominic Sena again the following year for the thriller Swordfish, in which he played one of John Travolta's henchmen. Jones played Danny
Vinnie_Jones
Former airfield in Lancashire, England
Fairey Swordfish I & II and the Avro Anson I 737 Naval Air Squadron reformed here on 15 March 1944, staying until 28 August 1944. The unit flew Swordfish and
RNAS_Inskip
Pacific snapper) Sole Sprat Stromateidae (butterfish) Sturgeon Surimi Swordfish Tilapia Tilefish Trout (see also rainbow trout) Tuna (see also albacore
List_of_types_of_seafood
Musical artist
Best Independent Debut award in 2017. He has released two studio albums: Swordfish (2016) and Infinite Youth (2021). Mark Perkins was born in 1994 in Tauranga
Merk_(musician)
American composer
works include Rapid Fire, Copycat, Set It Off, Entrapment, The Hurricane, Swordfish, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man 3, and The Shipping News, for which he was nominated
Christopher_Young
Sicilian eggplant dish
version adds octopus, and an aristocratic recipe includes lobster and swordfish garnished with wild asparagus, grated dried tuna roe and shrimp. These
Caponata
British-built class of escort carrier
They had some success during their patrols, and anti-submarine Fairey Swordfish flying from their decks sank and damaged some German U-boats and their
Nairana-class_escort_carrier
Indian military defence system, established 2000
missile with range of a 1,500 km (930 mi). The target was tracked by Swordfish (LRTR) radar and destroyed by the PAD at 75 km (47 mi) altitude. On 6
Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme
Indian_Ballistic_Missile_Defence_Programme
Thermogenic muscle cells in some fishes
of certain large pelagic fish. Found beneath the brain in billfishes, swordfish and the butterfly mackerel, they keep the brain and eyes warmer than the
Heater_cell
Extinct genus of fishes
Protosphyraena is a fossil genus of swordfish-like marine fish, that thrived worldwide during the Cretaceous period (Albian-Maastrichtian). Fossil remains
Protosphyraena
2008 studio album by Empire of the Sun
"Country" Littlemore 5:04 7. "The World" Steele Littlemore Mayes 4:36 8. "Swordfish Hotkiss Night" Steele Littlemore Mayes 3:55 9. "Tiger by My Side" Steele
Walking_on_a_Dream_(album)
2001 film by Harold Becker
star John Travolta was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Actor (also for Swordfish). Vaughn and Travolta later worked together in Be Cool (2005). Domestic
Domestic_Disturbance
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm
last operational during World War II, primarily utilising the Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber throughout the conflict. It also incorporated two fighter
833_Naval_Air_Squadron
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm
last operational during World War II, primarily utilising the Fairey Swordfish throughout the conflict. In 1943, it also incorporated the Supermarine
842_Naval_Air_Squadron
Genus of fishes
elongated rostrum (bill) consistent with that of other marlins and the swordfish, which together constitute what are known as billfish in sport fishing
Sailfish
2009 video game
Cent: Blood on the Sand is a third-person shooter video game developed by Swordfish Studios and published by THQ for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It serves
50_Cent:_Blood_on_the_Sand
Video game franchise
rhino that can charge into enemies and find hidden entrances; Enguarde, a swordfish that can defeat enemies underwater; and Squawks, a parrot who carries
Donkey_Kong
Military unit
and provided aircraft for air displays. Following its disbandment, the Swordfish Mk.I (W5856), Sea Fury FB.11 (VR930), Sea Hawk FGA.6 (WV908) and Chipmunk
Royal_Navy_Historic_Flight
American novelist
best-selling author of books with maritime themes and the only female swordfishing boat captain on the East Coast of the United States. She was featured
Linda_Greenlaw
Golf II-class ballistic missile submarine
previous war missing, that the allegation of Swordfish's involvement was not correct and that Swordfish was nowhere near the Golf on 8 March 1968. The
Soviet_submarine_K-129_(1960)
Belgian comic series
series' Francophone releases, the three-part story The Secret of the Swordfish, although the English language version of the series lists these titles
Blake_and_Mortimer
American actress (born 1957)
Hermione Granger / Love-a-Lot Bear / Bashful Heart Bear Episode: "Password: Swordfish" 2007 Viva Laughlin Bunny Baxter Series regular, 8 episodes, but only
Melanie_Griffith
World War II merchant ship of the United Kingdom
She returned to merchant service as an oil tanker in 1946 as British Swordfish and she was eventually scrapped in Rotterdam in 1959. McCluskie, Tom (2013)
MV_Empire_MacKay
1918 British aircraft carrier
ship embarked six Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers of 821X Squadron for delivery to Gibraltar and another pair of Swordfish from 825 Squadron for self-defence
HMS_Argus_(I49)
American filmmaker
He has primarily worked in the action genre as the writer of the films Swordfish (2001), Hitman (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), in addition
Skip_Woods
Flat cut of meat
well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large fish such as swordfish, shark, and marlin. Some cured meat, such as gammon, is commonly served
Steak
Chinese basketball player (born 2001)
(Chinese: 刘禹彤) is a Chinese basketball player, playing for the Shanghai Swordfish in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association. She is a center known for
Liu_Yutong_(basketball)
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm
It was last active during World War II, primarily utilising the Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber throughout the conflict. In addition to this aircraft,
834_Naval_Air_Squadron
Company that fabricates parts used in another company's products
Fishing Anchovies Herring Sardines Cod Haddock Pollock Mackerel Shark Swordfish Tuna Crabs Lobsters Sea urchins Squid Whaling Aquaculture Carp Catfish
Original equipment manufacturer
Original_equipment_manufacturer
Aircraft carrier of 1918
desperately short of fighters and Eagle was equipped solely with Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers until late 1940. She was transferred to the Mediterranean
HMS_Eagle_(1918)
Oil tanker converted to aircraft carrier during WW2
allow for this. These modifications gave her the capacity to operate 3 Swordfish torpedo bombers in anti-submarine duties. A small island was installed
MV_Rapana
Brazilian basketball player (born 2001)
assists per game (all career-highs). Cardoso signed with the Shanghai Swordfish of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) for the 2024–25 season
Kamilla_Cardoso
Indian carbine derived from the INSAS family
Tarang Radars Search 3D-CAR BFSR INDRA Swathi WLR Fire-control Rajendra Swordfish Airborne LCA MMR Netra AEW&C SV-2000 Uttam Software NETRA Missile systems
DRDO Close Quarter Battle carbine
DRDO_Close_Quarter_Battle_carbine
Drug Administration, king mackerel is one of four fishes, along with swordfish, shark, and tilefish, that children and pregnant women should avoid due
Mackerel_as_food
Radial aero engine
Two Bristol Pegasus engines remain airworthy in 2010, powering Fairey Swordfish aircraft operated by the Royal Navy Historic Flight (became Navy Wings
Bristol_Pegasus
American rabbi (1926–2021)
consider swordfish to be a kosher fish. In order to be considered kosher under biblical law, fish must have both fins and scales, and while swordfish are born
Moshe_David_Tendler
Chinese basketball player (born 1981)
Ye Li (simplified Chinese: 叶莉; traditional Chinese: 葉莉; pinyin: Yè Lì; born November 20, 1981) is a Chinese professional basketball player who played for
Ye_Li
British aerospace and engineering company (1915–1977)
designed important military aircraft, including the Fairey III family, the Swordfish, Firefly, and Gannet. It had a strong presence in the supply of naval
Fairey_Aviation_Company
American screenwriter (1952–2016)
Colors (1998), General's Daughter (1999), Domestic Disturbance (2001), Swordfish (2001) and Basic (2003). Krane was born in Hollywood, California, the
Jonathan_D._Krane
Extinct genus of fishes
Xiphiorhynchoides is an extinct genus of swordfish from the Oligocene of Austria. Its fossils have been found in the Paisslberg Formation in Tyrol, which
Xiphiorhynchoides
Species of fish
fish in Australia, usually caught and sold as a byproduct by tuna and swordfish commercial fishing operators. Japan and Hawaii are significant consumers
Mahi-mahi
32-bit microprocessor
architecture was combined with several support systems and relaunched as the Swordfish microcontroller. This had some success in the market before it was replaced
NS32000
RN Fairey Albacore which was an improved version of the Swordfish. The biplane Fairey Swordfish, introduced in 1936, was removed from front line combat
Carrier aircraft used during World War II
Carrier_aircraft_used_during_World_War_II
1941 Allied naval victory over Italy
attack by six Albacores and two Fairey Swordfish of 826 and 828 Naval Air Squadrons from Formidable and two Swordfish of 815 squadron from Crete took place
Battle_of_Cape_Matapan
Royal Navy aircraft carrier sunk in WWII
missions. They flew the Blackburn Ripon, the Blackburn Baffin and the Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers and as well as Fairey IIIF and Fairey Seal reconnaissance
HMS_Glorious
Extinct family of mammals
Members of the family possessed an elongated jaw similar in appearance to a swordfish. Family Eurhinodelphinidae Ceterhinops Eurhinodelphis Iniopsis Mycteriacetus
Eurhinodelphinidae
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Boy/Male
Teutonic
Peaceful Hun.
Girl/Female
English Spanish
Noble woman.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Sight; Glance
Boy/Male
Hindu
Full of curiosity, Eager to know something
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Place in the Heart
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lynette, LYNNETTE means "little lake."
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Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Smart; Intelligent; Humorous
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Ganesh, Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Muslim
Powerful, Strong, Ornamentation, Decoration
Surname or Lastname
English
English : French Huguenot name, probably a habitational name from the village of Roncesvalles in Navarra in the Basque country (French name Roncevaux).Philip Rounseville came from Honiton, Devon, England, to Bristol, MA, sometime before 1704.
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n.
A genus of fishes comprising the common swordfish.
n.
The Tetrapturus albidus, a large oceanic species related to the swordfish; the spearfish.
n.
A large and powerful fish (Tetrapturus albidus) related to the swordfish, but having scales and ventral fins. It is found on the American coast and the Mediterranean.
n.
A southern constellation, within which is the south pole of the ecliptic; -- called also sometimes Xiphias, or the Swordfish.
n.
A very large oceanic fish (Xiphias gladius), the only representative of the family Xiphiidae. It is highly valued as a food fish. The bones of the upper jaw are consolidated, and form a long, rigid, swordlike beak; the dorsal fin is high and without distinct spines; the ventral fins are absent. The adult is destitute of teeth. It becomes sixteen feet or more long.
n.
A southern constellation. See Dorado, 1.
n.
The cutlass fish.
n.
The gar pike.