A very large oceanic fish (Xiphias gladius), the only representative of the family Xiphiidæ. 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.

The cutlass fish.

See N-fish (with N=3).

A saltwater, slightly oily, flavorful fish.  Its light, almost opaque colored meat is sold as steaks or fillets and is available fresh or frozen.  Swordfish has a firm texture and a rich sweet flavor.  Refrigerate as soon as possible after purchase and use within 24 hours.  Suitable for pan-frying, grilling, baking or poaching.

Swordfish (sometimes referred to as Password: Swordfish or Operation: Swordfish) is a cyberpunk-action/thriller film released on June 8 2001. It was directed by Dominic Sena and stars Hugh Jackman, John Travolta, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, and Vinnie Jones.

The use of the word "Swordfish" refers to a password which originated in the 1932 Marx Brothers movie Horse Feathers in a scene where Groucho Marx, as Professor Wagstaff, attempts to gain access to a speakeasy guarded by Baravelli (Chico). It was referenced in the movie Swordfish, the Terry Pratchett novel Night Watch, the movie Meet the Applegates, the movie Arena, the computer game Return to Zork, and a Commodore 64 computer game Impossible Mission. In the premier episode of the television show Sam & Max, a character says "What's the password...?

Swordfish: The Album is the original soundtrack of the 2001 movie Swordfish was produced by Paul Oakenfold under Village Roadshow and Warner Bros. and distributed through London Sire Records, Inc.