barnacle


Definition: Meaning of, barnacle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɑːnək(ə)l /

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barnacle barnacles
[countable]
  1. a small sea animal with a hard shell that sticks firmly to rocks and the bottom of boats
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barnacle used in phrases

  • acorn barnacle (noun)
    1. barnacle that attaches to rocks especially in intertidal zones
  • barnacle goose (noun)
    1. european goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
  • goose barnacle (noun)
    1. stalked barnacle that attaches to ship bottoms or floating timbers
  • gooseneck barnacle (noun)
    1. stalked barnacle that attaches to ship bottoms or floating timbers
  • rock barnacle (noun)
    1. barnacle that attaches to rocks especially in intertidal zones
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