noun
- plural of weever; venomous marine fish with spines that can inflict painful stings
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The fisherman was stung by one of the weevers he caught in his net.
- Weevers bury themselves in sand with only their eyes and dorsal spines visible.
- Beach walkers should be careful of weevers in shallow water.
- The venom from weevers causes intense pain and swelling.
- Several species of weevers are found in European coastal waters.
- Lifeguards warned swimmers about weevers near the shore.