Leatherjacket
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɛðɚd͡ʒækɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leatherjacket is a noun meaning The larva of certain crane flies.
Meaning
The larva of certain crane flies.
More 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.
- (obsolete) grey gum (Eucalyptus punctata).
Word Forms
- leatherjackets
Synonyms for leatherjacket
Depending on context, synonyms include leatherfish, leatherjack.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leatherjack, leatherfish, jumper, leatherwing, hellion, flyblow.
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