noun🔗ShareSaugwurm, SchiffshalterAny 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."The scuba divers observed a remora attached to the belly of a large shark, using its suction disc to hitch a ride. "Die Taucher beobachteten einen Schiffshalter, der sich mit seiner Saugscheibe am Bauch eines großen Hais festhielt und so mitfuhr.fishanimalbiologyorganismoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlangeA serpent."This definition of "remora" is incorrect. "Remora" refers to a type of fish, not a serpent. Correct Sentence: "The remora attached itself to the shark, getting a free ride and scavenging scraps." "Die Schlange heftete sich an den Hai, fuhr kostenlos mit und fraß Essensreste.mythologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerzögerung, HemmnisA delay; a hindrance, an obstacle."The unexpected flat tire proved to be a significant remora to my getting to the important job interview on time. "Der unerwartete platte Reifen erwies sich als eine erhebliche Verzögerung, um rechtzeitig zu dem wichtigen Vorstellungsgespräch zu gelangen.negativesituationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetraktor, HalteinstrumentA surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places."The surgeon used a remora to hold the fractured bone fragments together during the operation. "Der Chirurg benutzte einen Retraktor, um die gebrochenen Knochenfragmente während der Operation zusammenzuhalten.medicineutensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
