barnacle

🇺🇸 /ˈbɑːrnəkl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbɑːnəkl/
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noun
R

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.

translation

n. A small marine animal that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks and the hulls of ships.

Word Forms

Plural barnacles