barnacle

[ˈbɑːnəkl]

barnacle Definition

  • 1a small sea creature with a shell, that sticks itself very tightly to rocks and to the bottom of boats
  • 2a person or thing that is difficult to get rid of or remove

Using barnacle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "barnacle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bottom of the boat was covered in barnacles.

  • Example

    He's a real barnacle, always hanging around and never leaving me alone.

  • Example

    The company has become a barnacle on the economy, hindering growth and progress.

barnacle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for barnacle

Phrases with barnacle

  • a type of barnacle that is edible and considered a delicacy in some countries

    Example

    The restaurant served a dish of goose barnacles, which was quite expensive.

  • a nickname for a sailor or someone who spends a lot of time on boats

    Example

    Barnacle Bill has been sailing the seas for over 20 years.

  • a type of goose that is named after the barnacle because it was once believed to hatch from barnacles attached to driftwood

    Example

    The barnacle goose is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia.

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Summary: barnacle in Brief

A 'barnacle' [ˈbɑːnəkl] is a small sea creature that attaches itself tightly to rocks and boats. It can also refer to a person or thing that is difficult to get rid of or remove, as in 'He's a real barnacle, always hanging around and never leaving me alone.' The phrase 'barnacle bill' is a nickname for a sailor or someone who spends a lot of time on boats.