fishmouth

Meaning

Noun

  • A half-cylindrical or half-conical shaped opening or void in a lapped edge or seam, usually caused by wrinkling or shifting of ply sheets during installation.
  • A wide incision made to drain fluid from under the fingernail.
  • A horizontal incision on the breast aligned with the nipples made to drain or excise the breast fat as a form of top surgery.
  • A chronically open mouth.

Origin

  • fish + mouth

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