The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SWORDFISH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SWORDFISH mean?
SWORDFISH noun- A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.
- To fish for swordfish.