ˈɔtə n. 1 a
any of
several aquatic fish-eating mammals of
the family Mustelidae,
esp. of the
genus Lutra, having
strong claws
and webbed
feet. b
its fur or pelt. 2 =
sea otter. 3 a
piece of
board used to
carry fishing-bait in
water. 4 a
type of
paravane, esp. as used on non-naval
craft. øotter-board a
device for keeping the
mouth of a trawl-net
open. otter-dog (or -hound) a
dog of a
breed used in otter-hunting. [OE otr, ot(t)or f. Gmc]