barnacles

Noun

A type of marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to a variety of surfaces.

ریشه

From the late Middle English 'barnakille', meaning 'a kind of shellfish'.

مثال

• The ship's hull was covered in barnacles.
• Barnacles often attach themselves to whales.
• The old pier was encrusted with barnacles.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Covered in barnacles Encrusted with barnacles Barnacles attach