limpet in German
limpet in German is Napfschnecke, Anhang, Anhängsel — limpet means a small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
limpet in German
Napfschnecke
Any of various gastropods with a conical shell shape patelliform and a strong, muscular foot that they use to create strong suction to cling onto rocks or other hard surfaces.
Anhang
(British) Someone clingy or dependent; someone disregarding or ignorant of another's personal space.
Anhängsel
(British) Someone clingy or dependent; someone disregarding or ignorant of another's personal space.
What does "limpet" mean?
- noun A small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
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noun (informal) Someone who stays too close to another person and will not leave them alone.
"He stuck to me like a limpet all day!"
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limpet in a sentence
- He stuck to me like a limpet all day!
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What is "limpet" in German?
"limpet" in German is Napfschnecke, Anhang, Anhängsel. limpet means: A small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
Are there other ways to say "limpet" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "limpet": Napfschnecke, Anhang, Anhängsel.
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