leatherjacket

Soil-dwelling pest grub

A leatherjacket is the larva of a crane fly—a grayish-brown, tough-skinned grub that lives in soil and feeds on plant roots, often damaging lawns and crops.

In Australia and New Zealand, leatherjacket also names several species of fish with tough, leathery skin.

The word sometimes describes a leather jacket worn by motorcyclists, though that usage is less common.

fish

triggerfish

Spine-locking reef dweller

filefishRough-skinned tropical marine species
reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
oceanMassive saltwater body

tropical · scales · fins · swim · aquarium · saltwater · spines · dorsal · camouflage · Australian

garment

coat

Outer garment or layer

bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
outerwearProtective top garments

fashion · lambskin · calfskin · suede · cowhide · tailoring · fitted · vintage · classic · zipper

durability

tough

Durable and strong

ruggedTough and uneven
durableAble to withstand use
hardyAble to endure difficulty

sturdy · robust · resilient · worn · weathered · patina · broken-in · lasting · timeless · quality

larva

crane fly

Tipulid with gangly legs

grubFood or larva
pestHarmful creature or nag
lawnTended yard grass

turf · roots · soil · infestation · damage · grassland · garden · hatching · pupae · control

biker

motorcycle

Powered two-wheeler

HarleyAmerican motorcycle brand
chopperRotorcraft or cleaver
rebelAuthority defier

Hells Angels · Easy Rider · outlaw · cruiser · ride · gang · roadster · freedom · vintage · custom

leatherjacket

triggerfish

coat

tough

crane fly

motorcycle

leatherjacket

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