Barnacles Meaning in English
word · lemma: barnacle
ˈbɑɹnəkəɫz
BAR-nuh-kuhlz
bˈɑːnəkəlz
BAH-nuh-kuhlz
Definition
Barnacles are small sea animals with hard shells that attach themselves to rocks, ships, or other surfaces in the water.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: 'barnacles.' Found mostly near the ocean; can be used metaphorically for something that clings stubbornly. Typical phrase: 'covered in barnacles.' Not to be confused with 'mussels' or 'oysters' (different sea creatures).
Spanish: percebesPortuguese (BR): cracasPortuguese (PT): cracasChinese (Simplified): 藤壶Chinese (Traditional): 藤壺Hindi: बार्नेकल्सArabic: برنقيلBengali: বার্নাকেলRussian: морские желудки - балянусыJapanese: ふじつぼVietnamese: hàu bám - con hàu đáKorean: 따개비Turkish: midye - deniz örümceği (deniz kabuklusu)Urdu: برنیکلIndonesian: kerang barnakel - teritip
Example Sentences
There are many barnacles on the boat's hull.
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Barnacles usually live in the ocean.
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Fishermen clean barnacles off their boats.
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That rock is completely covered in barnacles.
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After months at sea, our ship came back with barnacles stuck everywhere.
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Old sailors say 'friends who stick around are like barnacles on a ship.'
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