Search for crossword answers and clues
Burrowing larva familiar to bikers?
Answer for the clue "Burrowing larva familiar to bikers? ", 13 letters:
leatherjacket
Alternative clues for the word leatherjacket
Word definitions for leatherjacket in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
leatherjacket \leatherjacket\ n. any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes. Syn: leatherfish. any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales. Syn: leatherjack. The tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes [syn: leatherfish ] any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales [syn: leatherjack ] tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies
Usage examples of leatherjacket.
She removed a brown leatherjacket from a hanger in the closet, pulled it on, slung her purse over her shoulder, and left the room, locking the door behind her.
The man's expensive black leatherjacket was open, revealing a gun still bolstered on the belt.
The navy men were suddenly extremely proud of the fact that the navy their navy-had never abandoned its World War II policy of issuing leatherjackets to its aviators.