swordie

noun

1. (colloquial)A swordfish.

   “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.””