leatherjacket
leatherjacket · leatherjackets
The larva of certain crane fliesThe larva of certain crane flies.
US/ˈlɛðɚd͡ʒækɪt/
Meaning
4 sensesThe larva of certain crane flies.
tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies
Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish.
any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes
Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack.
(obsolete)Grey gum (Eucalyptus punctata).
Origin
From leather + jacket.From leather + jacket.
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Forms
plural: leatherjackets| Singular | leatherjacket |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales:leatherjack
- any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes:leatherfish