remora
/rɪˈmɔrə/
noun
- A type of fish that attaches itself to larger fish, turtles, or ships using a suction disk on its head.
- The remora hitched a ride on the shark, eating scraps from its meals.
- A remora can slow down a boat if it attaches to the hull.
- Divers often see remoras clinging to the bellies of manta rays.
- A person or thing that clings to another for support or advantage, often in a parasitic way.
- The company acted like a remora, profiting from the success of the larger brand without contributing much.
- He was a remora, always following his wealthy cousin to fancy parties.
- In the movie, the sidekick was a remora, never leaving the hero's side.
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