leatherjacket
nounUS /ˈlɛðɚd͡ʒækɪt/
Etymology From leather + jacket.
1
The larva of certain crane flies.
2
Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish.
3
Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack.
4
Obsolete grey gum (Eucalyptus punctata).
- Derived terms
- smooth leatherjacket, velvet leatherjacket
- Related terms
- leathercloth, leathercoat, straitjacket, yellowjacket