fishmouth en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From fish + mouth.
Meanings
- A half-cylindrical or half-conical shaped opening or void in a lapped edge or seam, usually caused by wrinkling or shifting of ply sheets during installation.
- A wide incision made to drain fluid from under the fingernail.
- A horizontal incision on the breast aligned with the nipples made to drain or excise the breast fat as a form of top surgery.
- (colloquial) A chronically open mouth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fishmouths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |