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. "Les plongeurs ont observé un rémoras fixé au ventre d'un grand requin, utilisant son disque adhésif pour faire du stop.fishanimalbiologyorganismoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSerpentA 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." "Le serpent s'est attaché au requin, a voyagé gratuitement et a récupéré des restes.mythologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetard, entraveA 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. "Le pneu crevé inattendu s'est avéré être un retard important pour que je puisse arriver à temps à l'entretien d'embauche important.negativesituationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcarteur, instrument chirurgicalA surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places."The surgeon used a remora to hold the fractured bone fragments together during the operation. "Le chirurgien a utilisé un écarteur pour maintenir les fragments d'os fracturés ensemble pendant l'opération.medicineutensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
