fishmouth

English

noun
Definitions
  • (roofing) a half-cylindrical or half-conical shaped opening or void in a lapped edge or seam, usually caused by wrinkling or shifting of ply sheets during installation.
  • (colloquial) A chronically open mouth.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

mouth

Gloss

river mouth

Concept
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The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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