clingfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small marine fish of the family which has a sucking disc on its underside that it uses to cling to rocks and seaweed.

Etymology

Compound from English cling + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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