单词 | otter |
释义 | otter n.   1. a any of several aquatic fish-eating mammals of the family Mustelidae, esp. of the genus Lutra, having strong claws and webbed feet. b its fur or pelt.   2. = sea otter.   3. a piece of board used to carry fishing-bait in water.   4. a type of paravane, esp. as used on non-naval craft. Phrases and idioms otter-board a device for keeping the mouth of a trawl-net open. otter-dog (or -hound) a dog of a breed used in otter-hunting. Etymology: OE otr, ot(t)or f. Gmc |
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