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Meaning
Noun
●
In Zoology:
An
elongated
,
boneless
,
flexible
organ
or
limb
of some
animals
, such as the
octopus
and squid.
●
In Botany:
One of the
glandular
hairs
on the
leaves
of certain
insectivorous
plants.
●
An
insidious
reach
or influence.
●
Something like a
zoological
limb.
●
In British English & Military:
An
officer
employed
to
drive out
to
troops
and
transmit
back
requests
for support via
a special
radio
link.
Verb
●
to
move
like a tentacle
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
tentacle
English
tentaculum
Latin
tento
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Claw
Worm
Centipede
Octopus
Spider
Lizard
Tendril
Serpent
Finger
Appendage
Gargoyle
Needle
Frog
Barnacle
Tail
Demon
Tadpole
Tongue
Gills
Leaf
Beak
Snake
Tooth
Sawblade
Snout
Starfish
Brush
Leg
Salamander
Feather
Squid
Bird
Nail
Neck
Phallus
Monster
Scorpion
Forearms
Thread
Wings
Legs
Lip
Fang
Mouth
Sleeve
Wart
Crab
Strap
Cage
Proboscis
Sea Monster
Giant Squid
Flower Petal
Lizard Tail
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