RUDDERFISH


Meaning of RUDDERFISH in English

/rud"euhr fish'/ , n. , pl. ( esp. collectively ) rudderfish , ( esp. referring to two or more kinds or species ) rudderfishes .

any of various fishes having the habit of following behind ships, as a pilot fish.

[ 1725-35; RUDDER + FISH ]

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