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| swordfish |
a large fish that has a long, sharp upper jaw that looks like a sword. Swordfish live in warm seas and are used for food or sport. |
| tackle |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing. [1/5 definitions] |
| training |
instruction and practice that prepares a person or animal to do a job, have a skill, or play a sport. |
| trout |
a fish that usually lives in fresh water. Some sea trout live in the ocean but lay eggs in fresh water. Trout are related to salmon, have spots on their bodies, and are caught for food or sport. |
| try out |
to compete for a position, as for a job, play, or sport. [1/2 definitions] |
| windsurfing |
a sport in which a person stands on a board to which a sail is attached and sails through the water by moving the sail. |
| wrestle |
to take part in the sport of wrestling, or to struggle to throw and hold another to the ground. [1/3 definitions] |
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