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limpet in German

limpet in German is Napfschnecke, Anhang, Anhängsel — limpet means 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.

limpet in German

Napfschnecke
noun
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
noun
(British) Someone clingy or dependent; someone disregarding or ignorant of another's personal space.
Anhängsel
noun
(British) Someone clingy or dependent; someone disregarding or ignorant of another's personal space.

What does "limpet" mean?

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun Someone clingy or dependent; someone disregarding or ignorant of another's personal space.
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What is "limpet" in German?

"limpet" in German is Napfschnecke, Anhang, Anhängsel. limpet means: 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.

Are there other ways to say "limpet" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "limpet": Napfschnecke, Anhang, Anhängsel.

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