Synonyms of remora
6 similar words
Another word for remora is echeneid. Other synonyms of remora are sharksucker, suckerfish and suckfish.
Synonyms and similar words for remora
nounAny of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of...
- echeneidAny fish of the family Echeneidae (the remoras or suckerfish).
- echeneidid
- sharksuckerThe remora or suckerfish.
- suckerfishA remora or other fish of family Echeneidae, especially Echeneis naucrates.
- suckfishThe suckerfish, or remora.
- suckstone obsoleteA remora.
Meaning of remora
- noun 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.
- noun A serpent.
- noun A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.
remora in other languages
Questions about synonyms of remora
- What is another word for remora?
- Remora has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as echeneid, sharksucker, suckerfish and suckfish.
- What does remora mean?
- Remora means 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.
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