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BARNACLES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Barnacles.

Barnacles - 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)
cirripedcirripede
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crustacean
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barnacle goosebranta leucopsis

Barnacles - as a verb

To connect with or attach.

To press close against something.

Example Sentences

"The old ship was covered in barnacles."
"The barnacles on the underside of the dock were causing damage."
"We had to scrape off the barnacles from the boat's hull."
"Marine biologists study the behavior of barnacles."
"The sailor had to dive into the water to clean off the barnacles."
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Word Game Points

Is BARNACLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barnacles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BARNACLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BARNACLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barnacles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARNACLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BARNACLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barnacles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARNACLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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