barnacle
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/ˈbɑːrnəkl/
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/ˈbɑːnəkl/
A small marine animal that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks and the hulls of ships.
Seawater splashed against the ship's hull, revealing clusters of barnacles clinging to the surface.
船體上的海水濺起,露出附著在表面的一簇簇藤壶。