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barnacle

/ˈbɑːnəkl/

/ˈbɑrnəkl/

barnaclesubstantiv

barnacles

Pl.

/ˈbɑːnəkl/

/ˈbɑrnəkl/

Übersetzungen

морская уточка

The hull of the ship was covered in barnacles.

Корпус корабля был покрыт морскими уточками.

Definitionen

A marine crustacean with an external shell, which attaches itself permanently to a variety of surfaces including rocks, ship hulls, and even other animals.

The ship's hull was covered in barnacles, slowing it down significantly.

A tenacious or persistent person or thing that clings to something or someone.

He was like a barnacle, never leaving her side even when she needed space.

Synonyme

acorn barnacle

goose barnacle

barnacle goose

barnacleverb

barnacled

Präteritum

barnacled

Partizip Perfekt

barnacling

Gerundium

/ˈbɑː.nə.kəl/

/ˈbɑr.nə.kəl/

Definitionen

To cover or encrust (something) with barnacles or barnacle-like growth.

Over the years, the pier's pilings had been barnacled by the tides.

(Figurative) To cling stubbornly or persistently to someone or something.

Reporters barnacled to the candidate throughout the campaign.

Synonyme

latch onto

accrete

accumulate on

piggyback on

latch on (to)

fasten

encrust

stick to

adhere to

attach to

cling to

barnacleadjektiv

more barnacle

Komp.

most barnacle

Super.

Used attributively (e.g., barnacle removal, barnacle growth).

Definitionen

Relating to, consisting of, or affected by barnacles; used before another noun.

Divers performed barnacle removal on the ship's propeller.

Synonyme

barnaclepartizip perfekt

Definitionen

Covered with or as if with barnacles; encrusted.

The barnacled hull needed a thorough cleaning before repainting.