noun Download 🔗Share Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles Examples : "The restaurant menu offered fried squid as an appetizer. " animal ocean biology fish food nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid. Examples : "The fisherman baited his line with a squid, hoping to attract larger fish with its enticing lure. " fish nautical utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (mildly) A sailor in the Navy. Examples : "My uncle, a former squid, always tells fascinating stories about his time at sea with the Navy. " military nautical person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A quid; one pound sterling. Examples : "Can you lend me five squid? I feel like a bacon sarnie." finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fish with the kind of hook called a squid. Examples : "The fisherman used a special hook to squid for dinner. " fish nautical sailing food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (parachuting) To cause squidding (an improper, partial, parachute inflation, that results in the sides of the parachute folding in on the center, and pulsating back and forth). Examples : "The inexperienced skydiver squidded his parachute during deployment, resulting in a scary few seconds before it finally inflated properly. " sport action technical vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A motorcyclist, especially a sport biker, characterized by reckless riding and lack of protective gear. Examples : "That squid at the motorcycle rally was weaving through traffic dangerously, without a helmet or even gloves. " vehicle person style action traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading