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tentacle

The correct spelling is tentacle.

How to pronounce tentacle

/ˈtɛntəkəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɛntəkəl/

Say it like: Ten-tac-le

The correct spelling is tentacle. An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid. For example: "the tentacles of the criminal underworld"

Usage Examples

the tentacles of the criminal underworld

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.
  2. 2.One of the glandular hairs on the leaves of certain insectivorous plants.
  3. 3.An insidious reach or influence.

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