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Meaning of barnacle
barnacle (n)
marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
barnacle (n.)
Any cirriped crustacean adhering to rocks, floating timber, ships, etc., esp. (a) the sessile species (genus Balanus and allies), and (b) the stalked or goose barnacles (genus Lepas and allies). See Cirripedia, and Goose barnacle.
A bernicle goose.
An instrument for pinching a horse's nose, and thus restraining him.
barnacle (sing.)
Spectacles; -- so called from their resemblance to the barnacles used by farriers.
barnacle Sentence Examples
- The hull of the ship was crusted with tenacious barnacles.
- Fishermen often use barnacle-covered rocks as landmarks for navigation.
- Barnacles are marine crustaceans that attach themselves to various surfaces.
- Goose barnacles are a delicacy in some cultures, known for their sweet and briny taste.
- The barnacle's tough exterior protects it from predators and environmental hazards.
- Barnacles filter plankton from the water using their specialized appendages.
- Some barnacles form colonies, creating large masses that can impact marine ecosystems.
- The presence of barnacles on a boat's hull can increase friction and reduce speed.
- Scientists study barnacles to learn about marine biodiversity and the effects of environmental stressors.
- Barnacles are a symbol of persistence and resilience in the face of harsh conditions.
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marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces, Europea
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The hull of the ship was crusted with tenacious barnacles.
Fishermen often use barnacle-covered rocks as landmarks for navigation.
Barnacles are marine crustaceans that attach themselves to various surfaces.
Goose barnacles are a delicacy in some cultures, known for their sweet and briny taste.
