gudgeon
noun
- any of a genus (Gobio) of small, European, freshwater cyprinoid fishes that are easily caught and used for bait
- any of various other fishes, as a goby or killifish
noun
- a metal pin or shaft at the end of an axle, on which a wheel turns
- the socket of a hinge, into which the pin is fitted
- the part of a shaft that revolves in a bearing
See gudgeon in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(gŭjˈən)
nouna. A small Eurasian freshwater fish (Gobio gobio) related to the carp and used for bait.
b. Any of various similar or related fishes.
- Slang One who is easily duped.
(gŭjˈən)
noun- A metal pivot or journal at the end of a shaft or an axle, around which a wheel or other device turns.
- The socket of a hinge into which a pin fits.
- A metal pin that joins two pieces of stone.
- Nautical The socket for the pintle of a rudder.
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