| 单词 | limpet |
| 释义 | Word Frequency limpet(ˈlɪmpɪt) noun 1. any of numerous marine gastropods, such as Patella vulgata (common limpet) and Fissurella (or Diodora) apertura (keyhole limpet), that have a conical shell and are found clinging to rocks 2. any of various similar freshwater gastropods, such as Ancylus fluviatilis (river limpet) 3. (modifier) relating to or denoting certain weapons that are attached to their targets by magnetic or adhesive properties and resist removal limpet mines 4. a small open caisson shaped to fit against a dock wall, used mainly in repair work Word origin Old English lempedu, from Latin lepas, from Greek |
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