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squid

/skwɪd/

Meanings
noun
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

Related Words

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

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protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Something that protects.

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

Illustration cephalopod

cephalopod noun

/ˈsɛfalapɒd/ /ˈsɛfalapɑd/

Any mollusc, of the class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautiloids etc.

"At the aquarium, we saw a fascinating cephalopod with eight arms: an octopus. "

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motorcyclist noun

/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪklɪst/ /ˈmoʊtəˌsaɪklɪst/

Someone who rides a motorcycle

"The motorcyclist zipped past the school bus, nearly causing a traffic jam. "

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dangerously adverb

/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ /ˈdeɪndʒrəsli/

In a dangerous manner.

"The driver sped dangerously around the corner. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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parachuting verb

/ˈpærəʃuːtɪŋ/ /ˈpærəʃuːdɪŋ/

To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.

"The soldiers were parachuting from the airplane during the training exercise. "

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fascinating verb

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

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inexperienced adjective

/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/

Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.

"The inexperienced intern made a few mistakes, but he was eager to learn. "

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deployment noun

/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

An arrangement or classification of things.

"The teacher's deployment of the students into small groups for the project was very effective. "

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carnivorous adjective

/kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/

Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.

"My dog is carnivorous and loves to eat meat. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "