baggywrinkle

/ˈbæɡɪwɹɪŋkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine growth, particularly a type of seaweed or barnacle that forms a wrinkle-like growth on the hull of a ship or boat.

“The old sailing ship had a thick layer of baggywrinkle on its hull, which made it difficult to navigate through the harbor.”

Synonyms

  • marine growth
  • sea wrinkle

Antonyms

  • smooth hull