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Webster 1913 Edition
Remora
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Rem′o-ra
(r?m′?-r?)
, Noun.
[L.: cf. F.
rémora
.] 1.
Delay; obstacle; hindrance.
[Obs.]
Milton.
2.
(Zool.)
Any one of several species of fishes belonging to
Echeneis
, Remora
, and allied genera. Called also sucking fish
. ☞ The anterior dorsal fin is converted into a large sucking disk, having two transverse rows of lamellae, situated on the top of the head. They adhere firmly to sharks and other large fishes and to vessels by this curious sucker, letting go at will. The pegador, or remora of sharks (
Echeneis naucrates
), and the swordfish remora (Remora brachyptera
), are common American species. 3.
(Surg.)
An instrument formerly in use, intended to retain parts in their places.
Dunglison.
Webster 1828 Edition
Remora
REM'ORA
,Noun.
1.
Delay; obstacle; hinderance. [Not in use.]2.
The sucking fish, a species of Echeneis, which is said to attach itself to the bottom or side of a ship and retard its motion.