noun🔗ShareRémoraAny 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. "Los buzos observaron una rémora adherida al vientre de un gran tiburón, usando su disco de succión para viajar.fishanimalbiologyorganismoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSerpienteA 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." "La serpiente se adhirió al tiburón, obteniendo un viaje gratis y recogiendo restos de comida.mythologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetraso, impedimentoA 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. "El neumático pinchado inesperado resultó ser un impedimento significativo para llegar a tiempo a la importante entrevista de trabajo.negativesituationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetractor, instrumento quirúrgicoA surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places."The surgeon used a remora to hold the fractured bone fragments together during the operation. "El cirujano usó un retractor para mantener unidos los fragmentos de hueso fracturados durante la operación.medicineutensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading