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balanus

 

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Noun balanus has 1 sense
  1. Balanus, genus Balanus - type genus of the family Balanidae
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Balanidae, family Balanidae
    --1 has members: acorn barnacle, rock barnacle, Balanus balanoides

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Balanus

Definitions:

Noun:

1. A type of marine crustacean that is a member of the barnacle family, typically found in intertidal areas.

Example Sentence: The balanus attached itself to the ship's hull, causing significant damage.


Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or resembling the characteristics of a balanus.

Example Sentence: The balanus-like appearance of the shell puzzled the marine biologist.


Verb:

1. (Rare) To cover or encrust with barnacles, similar to the way in which a balanus does.

Example Sentence: The old boat had been left unattended for so long that it started to balanus.


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