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remora

/ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ /ɹiˈmɔɹə/

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noun

Saugwurm, Schiffshalter

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.

Examples :

"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.

fish animal biology organism ocean nature

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noun

Schlange

Examples :

"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.

mythology animal

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noun

Verzögerung, Hemmnis

A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.

Examples :

"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.

negative situation condition

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noun

Retraktor, Halteinstrument

A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.

Examples :

"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.

medicine utensil device