Goose Barnacle (Noun)
Meaning
Stalked barnacle that attaches to ship bottoms or floating timbers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sailors were furious when they found a goose barnacle attached to the ship's hull, slowing them down on their journey.
- Historically, ships have been plagued by the goose barnacle, a pesky crustacean that could seriously impact a vessel's speed and maneuverability.
- Some scientists believe that the goose barnacle's ability to attach itself to ship bottoms is an adaptation that has been honed over thousands of years.
- After years of dealing with the problem, the ship's crew finally found an effective method of removing the goose barnacles that had accumulated on the ship's hull.
- In the 18th century, the goose barnacle was considered one of the most significant threats to maritime trade, as it could attach to the bottoms of ships and slow them down significantly.