noun🔗ShareAny 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. "fishanimalbiologyorganismoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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." "mythologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "negativesituationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places."The surgeon used a remora to hold the fractured bone fragments together during the operation. "medicineutensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
