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's menu featured grilled squids as an appetizer. " animal ocean food biology nature fish 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 old fisherman showed the boy his collection of squids, explaining how their bright colors and shape attract fish. " utensil fish nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (mildly) A sailor in the Navy. Examples : "The squids from the naval base often visit the local diner on weekends, ordering burgers and fries. " nautical military 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." economy finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fish with the kind of hook called a squid. Examples : "Every summer, my grandfather would take me out on his boat, hoping to squid for calamari bait. " fish nautical sailing sport 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 wind squids the parachute, causing it to fold unevenly and vibrate. " sport action technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A motorcyclist, especially a sport biker, characterized by reckless riding and lack of protective gear. Examples : "The police are cracking down on squids who speed and do wheelies on the highway without helmets. " vehicle person style action traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading