Leatherjacket Definition
lĕthər-jăkĭt
noun
A silvery blue carangid fish (Oligoplites saurus) of eastern Pacific and western Atlantic waters, having leathery skin and yellow fins.
American Heritage
Any of various other fishes having tough skin, including the filefishes and the triggerfishes.
American Heritage
The larva of some crane flies.
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Synonyms:
- leatherfish
- leatherjack
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