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tentacle

/ˈtɛntəkl/

Translations

tentaclenoun

tentacles

/ˈtɛntəkl/

The octopus used its tentacle to grab the prey.

Осьминог использовал свое щупальце, чтобы схватить добычу.

Synonyms

tentacleverb

tentacled

Past Simple

tentacled

Past Participle

tentacling

Gerund

Rare, creative/descriptive verb (“to reach or grasp like a tentacle”).

tentacleadjective

more tentacle

Comp.

most tentacle

Super.

/ˈtɛn.tə.kəl/

Attributive use of the noun (e.g., “tentacle monster”).

tentaclenoun

A flexible, elongated appendage found on certain animals, such as octopuses and squids, used for grasping, feeling, or moving.

The octopus reached out with a tentacle to grab the jar of food.

A metaphorical term for an influence or extension of power that reaches into various areas.

The corporation's tentacles extended into every aspect of the local economy.

tentacleverb

To reach, grasp, or move in a sinuous or exploratory manner like a tentacle.

Vines tentacled across the old stone wall.

tentacleadjective

Relating to, resembling, or involving tentacles.

The movie features terrifying tentacle creatures.