tentacle

noun
UK: /ˈtentəkəl/
US: /ˈtentəkəl/

  1. A long, flexible organ projecting from an animal, typically used for grasping or moving.

    1. The octopus used its tentacle to grab the shell.
    2. The squid propelled itself forward using its powerful tentacle.

  2. Something that extends outward from a central point, like a feeling or influence.

    1. The company's tentacle reached into every corner of the city.
    2. Fear's cold tentacle gripped her heart as she walked alone that night.

Synonyms

extension feeler projection arm appendage
tentacle intransitive-verb

  1. To reach out or probe with something resembling a tentacle.

    1. The plant seemed to tentacle toward the sunlight.
    2. The research group plans to tentacle into new areas of investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tentacle" in English means: A long, flexible organ projecting from an animal, typically used for grasping or moving., Something that extends outward from a central point, like a feeling or influence..

The phonetic transcription of "tentacle" is /ˈtentəkəl/ in British English and /ˈtentəkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tentacle": extension, feeler, projection, arm, appendage.

Example usage of "tentacle": "The octopus used its tentacle to grab the shell.". More examples on the page.