Barnacle
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrnəkəl/
Barnacle (noun)
- A small sea animal with a hard shell that sticks to rocks, ships, or other surfaces in water.
- Hard growth on the bottom of boats caused by tiny shell animals attaching to the hull.
Examples
- A barnacle clings to the rock under the waves.
- Barnacles live on hard surfaces in the sea.