Barnacling

/ˈbɑrnəkəlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of becoming covered with barnacles or of barnacles attaching to a surface.

Etymology

From barnacle plus the present participle suffix -ing, forming a gerund or present participle verb form.

Kelly Says

Ships moving through ocean water are constantly 'barnacling'—this buildup can slow them down by 10% or more, which is why navies spend millions scraping and painting hulls!

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