barnacle

📖 Definitions

noun

1. Any marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that

attaches itself to rocks, hulls, docks, whales, etc.

2. Someone or something that clings.

verb intr.

To cling in a persistent manner.

💬 Usage Examples

“‘Who’s the blonde chick who barnacled herself onto your boyfriend?’ Scarlett whispered.” Elizabeth SaFleur; It Was All The Pie’s Fault; Elizabeth SaFleur LLC; 2022.
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