Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Barnacle.
How to pronounce barnacle:
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Barnacle - as a noun
Marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cirripedcirripedeHypernyms (Closely Related)
crustaceanHyponyms (Broadly Related)
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barnacle goosebranta leucopsisBarnacle - as a verb
To connect with or attach.
To press close against something.
Example Sentences
"The rocky shore was covered in barnacles."
"The old fishing boat was covered in barnacles."
"The aquarium had a tank with various types of barnacles."
"The scientist studied the growth patterns of barnacle shells."
"The diver scraped off the barnacles from the buoy."
Word Game Points
Is BARNACLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barnacle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BARNACLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BARNACLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barnacle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBARNACLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is BARNACLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barnacle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBARNACLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.