remoras

/R IH0 M AO1 R AH0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.

    syn:echeneidecheneididsharksuckersuckerfishsuckfishsuckstone
  2. 2

    A serpent.

  3. 3

    A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.

  4. 4

    A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.

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