Limpet: meaning, definitions and examples

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limpet

 

[ หˆlษชmpษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

A limpet is a type of marine mollusk that has a conical shell. They are commonly found attached to rocks in tidal zones, where they graze on algae. Limpets have a strong foot that allows them to cling tightly to their substrate as protection against predators and strong waves.

Synonyms

mollusk, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • The limpet clung tightly to the rock.
  • We found several limpets while exploring the tide pools.
  • Limpets are known for their unique shell shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "limpet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lapa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Limpet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siput laut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะปะธะฟะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyklejka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ฌใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lapa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผbye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ฐˆ์กฐ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ุชุตู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ilnavka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญklejka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™„็€่ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priljubljenka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lapa

Etymology

The word 'limpet' comes from the Old English 'lempedu', which is derived from a Proto-Germanic term '*lampidฤ', referring to mollusks with a shell. This term is believed to be related to similar words in other Germanic languages, referring to similar marine creatures. Over time, the term evolved into its modern form in English, retaining its association with the consistent appearance of mollusks that attach themselves to substrates in marine environments. The study of limpets has also contributed to our understanding of evolutionary adaptations and coastal ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,527 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.