gudgeon: Meaning and Definition of

gudg•eon

1. a small, European, freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, of the minnow family, having a threadlike barbel at each corner of the mouth, used as bait.
2. any of certain related fishes.
3. a person who is easily duped or cheated.
4. a bait or allurement.

1. to dupe or cheat.

gudg•eon

1. a trunnion.
2. a socket for the pintle of a hinge.
3. a socket attached to the stern frame of a vessel, for holding the pintle of a rudder.