1. a marine crustacean of the class Cirripedia, including barnacles
Usage: zoological

1. of or relating to cirripeds
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The cirriped attached itself firmly to the ship’s hull.
• Barnacles are the most familiar type of cirriped.
• The researcher studied cirriped larvae in the laboratory.
• Cirriped species are found in oceans worldwide.
• The cirriped population increased dramatically on the pier.
• Scientists examined the cirriped’s feeding mechanisms.