remora
/ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/noun
High School
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.
2
A serpent.
3
A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.
4
A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.
Thesaurus
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