remoras
noun
Meaning
- 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.
- A serpent.
- A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.
- A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.
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