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remora

/ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ /ɹiˈmɔɹə/

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noun

Rémora

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. "

Les plongeurs ont observé un rémoras fixé au ventre d'un grand requin, utilisant son disque adhésif pour faire du stop.

fish animal biology organism ocean nature

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noun

Serpent

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." "

Le serpent s'est attaché au requin, a voyagé gratuitement et a récupéré des restes.

mythology animal

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noun

Retard, entrave

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. "

Le pneu crevé inattendu s'est avéré être un retard important pour que je puisse arriver à temps à l'entretien d'embauche important.

negative situation condition

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noun

Écarteur, instrument chirurgical

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. "

Le chirurgien a utilisé un écarteur pour maintenir les fragments d'os fracturés ensemble pendant l'opération.

medicine utensil device