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1. 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.

   Synonyms:echeneidecheneididsharksuckersuckerfishsuckfishsuckstone

2. A serpent.

3. A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.

4. A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.