leatherjacket
The larva of certain crane flies.
Other meanings
Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish.
Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack.
Related words
- smooth leatherjacket
- velvet leatherjacket
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