seaweed

/ˈsiːˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

aquatic plants that grow in the sea, typically brown or green in color

“The beach was covered with seaweed after the storm.”

2. verb

to cover or cling to something, especially the shore, with seaweed

“The ship’s hull was seaweed after running aground.”

Synonyms

  • algae
  • sea plant

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • dry land