Remora /(r?m"?*r?)/

Rem·o·ra

Remora

n.
  1. Delay; obstacle; hindrance. [Obs.]
  2. Any one of several species of fishes belonging to Echeneis, Remora, and allied genera. Called also sucking fish. (Zool.)
  3. An instrument formerly in use, intended to retain parts in their places. (Surg.)