barnacle
noun/ˈbɑrnəkəl/
Frequency rank: #19,154 most common English word
Meaning
A small shellfish that attaches firmly to rocks, ship hulls, and other hard surfaces underwater.
Example sentence
The fisherman spent the afternoon scraping barnacle off the bottom of his boat.
Synonyms & related words
- shellfish
- crustacean
- limpet
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