"remora : Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the..."

“remora : 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.
(heraldry) A serpent.
(obsolete) A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.
(obsolete, surgery) A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.
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- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/remora#English

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