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limpet

/ˈlɪmpɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does limpet mean?

noun

A small marine mollusc with a conical shell that is attached to rocks by a strong foot. A person who sticks to a particular place or activity.

Example

"The limpet clung tightly to the rock as the tide rose."

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