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Meaning of tentacle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tentacle

Pronunciation:/ˈtɛntəkəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

  2. One of the glandular hairs on the leaves of certain insectivorous plants.

  3. An insidious reach or influence.

    Example: the tentacles of the criminal underworld