leatherjacket /ˈlɛðɚd͡ʒækɪt/ noun4 •The larva of certain crane flies. •Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish; leatherfish. •Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus Oligoplites, that have a leathery skin; leatherjack. •(no longer used) grey gum (Eucalyptus punctata). formsleatherjackets