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Definition of weever
weever
/ˈwiːvɚ/
wee · ver
Plural:weevers
weever Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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."
Synonyms
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Often confused with its homophone 'weaver' (a person who weaves fabric or a type of bird); 'weever' strictly refers to the venomous marine fish.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old French 'wivre' (serpent or dragon), ultimately from Latin 'vipera' (viper), in reference to the fish's venomous sting.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weever. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weever