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Date: 1900-2000
Origin: marlinspike 'pointed metal tool for separating the threads of rope' (17-21 centuries); because of its long sharp nose

marlin

 noun
     
Related topics: Fish
mar‧lin plural marlin [countable]
HBF a large sea fish with a long sharp nose, which people hunt for sport
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