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octopus

/ˈɒk.tə.pəs/ /ˈɑːk.tə.pəs/

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noun

Pulpo

Any of several marine molluscs of the family Octopodidae, having no internal or external protective shell or bone (unlike the nautilus, squid and cuttlefish) and eight arms each covered with suckers.

Examples :

"The aquarium displayed a curious octopus, its eight arms reaching out to explore the tank. "

El acuario exhibía un pulpo curioso, con sus ocho brazos extendiéndose para explorar el tanque.

animal biology ocean nature fish

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noun

Carne de pulpo

The flesh of these marine molluscs eaten as food.

Examples :

"My grandmother enjoys octopus, a delicacy she often orders at seafood restaurants. "

A mi abuela le gusta la carne de pulpo, una exquisitez que suele pedir en los restaurantes de mariscos.

food animal ocean

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noun

Una organización con muchas ramas poderosas controladas desde el centro

An organization that has many powerful branches controlled from the centre.

Examples :

"The large corporation operated like an octopus, with its central headquarters tightly controlling numerous subsidiary companies in different industries. "

La gran corporación operaba como una organización con muchas ramas poderosas controladas desde el centro, con su sede central controlando estrictamente numerosas empresas subsidiarias en diferentes industrias.

organization business politics government structure system

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verb

Meter (o intentar meter) los dedos, las manos o los brazos en muchas cosas o lugares aproximadamente al mismo tiempo

To put (or attempt to put) one's fingers, hands or arms in many things or places at roughly the same time.

Examples :

"The toddler tried to octopus the toys in the store, grabbing at the teddy bear, the race car, and the bouncy ball all at once. "

El niño pequeño intentó meter los dedos en los juguetes de la tienda, agarrando el osito de peluche, el coche de carreras y la pelota hinchable a la vez.

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verb

Extenderse, desplegarse

To spread out in long arms or legs in many directions.

Examples :

"The toddler octopussed their toys across the floor, scattering them in all directions. "

El niño pequeño extendió sus juguetes por el suelo, esparciéndolos en todas direcciones.

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verb

Conectar una gran cantidad de dispositivos a una sola toma de corriente

To plug a large number of devices into a single electric outlet.

Examples :

"To prepare for the school dance, Maria octopussed all the decorations, lights, and music equipment into one outlet. "

Para prepararse para el baile escolar, María conectó todas las decoraciones, luces y equipos de música a una sola toma de corriente.

electronics technology electric device

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verb

Extenderse, proliferar

(by extension) To grow in use vastly beyond what was originally intended.

Examples :

"The project, initially designed for a single class, quickly octopused into a school-wide initiative involving every grade level. "

El proyecto, diseñado inicialmente para una sola clase, rápidamente se extendió a una iniciativa a nivel escolar que involucraba a todos los grados.

business technology economy organization

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verb

Cazar pulpos

To hunt and catch octopuses.

Examples :

"Some fishermen octopus off the coast of Sicily. "

Algunos pescadores cazan pulpos frente a la costa de Sicilia.

animal food ocean job fish nautical

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verb

Actuar como un pulpo

To behave like an octopus.

Examples :

"The student octopussed around the library, flitting from book to book, trying to find the perfect resource for his essay. "

El estudiante actuó como un pulpo por la biblioteca, pasando de un libro a otro, tratando de encontrar el recurso perfecto para su ensayo.