barnacle
/ˈbɑːnəkl̩/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
un pequeño animal marino que se adhiere firmemente a rocas, barcos u otras superficies duras bajo el agua
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“Tuvimos que limpiar todos los percebes del fondo del barco.”
“Cuidado al pisar esas rocas — están cubiertas de percebes afilados.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.