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Definition of weever

weever

/ˈwiːvɚ/
wee · ver
Plural:weevers
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• noun

1

A small, elongated marine fish of the family Trachinidae, found primarily in the coastal waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, noted for burying itself in the sand and inflicting a painful sting with the venomous spines on its dorsal fin and gills.

Example

"Swimmers in the shallow coastal waters are often advised to wear water shoes to protect against accidentally stepping on a buried weever."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with its homophone 'weaver' (a person who weaves fabric or a type of bird); 'weever' strictly refers to the venomous marine fish.

• Rhymes for weever

• Nearby Words

weeping
weeping willow
weepy
weever
weevil
weewee
weifang

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old French 'wivre' (serpent or dragon), ultimately from Latin 'vipera' (viper), in reference to the fish's venomous sting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weever. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weever
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