Remora

Origin

Latin remora ("delay, hindrance, passive resistance")

Full definition of remora

Noun

1. Any of various elongate brown fish from the family whose dorsal fin is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.
2. (obsolete) delay; obstacle; hindrance
3. An old surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.

Synonyms

• suckerfish

Anagrams

• roamer