squid
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squid: marine animal with a long body and tentacles
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Noun

1.
oceanmarine animal with a long body and tentacles
  • The squid swam swiftly through the ocean.
cephalopod mollusk octopus
2.
marine animalprepared cephalopod commonly served as seafood
  • We ordered fried squid at the Italian restaurant.
calamari seafood
3.
militaryUKsailor in the NavyUK
  • The squid was on leave for the weekend.
sailor
4.
motorcyclingRareSlangUSreckless motorcyclist without protective gearRareSlangUS
  • The squid zoomed past us on the highway.
daredevil
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  • squid: marine animal with a long body and tentacles
    marine animal with a long body and tentacles
  • squid: prepared cephalopod commonly served as seafood
    prepared cephalopod commonly served as seafood

Expressions with squid

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vampire squidn.
metaphor for a parasitic entity
Some critics call the company a vampire squid.
colossal squidn.
very large species of squid found in deep ocean waters
The colossal squid is known for its massive size and elusive nature..
damp squidn.
something that is disappointing or not exciting
The party was a damp squid after the main act canceled.
giant squidn.
very large squid of the genus Architeuthis
The giant squid of the genus Architeuthis is rarely seen.
Humboldt squidn.
large squid living in the eastern Pacific that migrates in groups
The Humboldt squid can be seen migrating in large groups.
bobtail squidn.
small cephalopod with a rounded body
The bobtail squid hides in the sand during the day.

Origin of squid

Unknown, possibly from squid (a type of fish)

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calamarin.
cooking
squid as food, often fried
calamarin.
mollusk
squid, the mollusk, in general
calamari ringn.
seafood
ring-shaped piece of squid often served as food
Architeuthisn.
giant squid
very large squid found in deep ocean waters
belemniten.
ancient sea animal
extinct marine cephalopod similar to modern squid
bobtailn.
marine life
small, short-armed squid that buries in sand
calamaryn.
squid
marine animal with tentacles, sometimes eaten as food
inkfishn.
sea animal
cephalopod like an octopus or squid

Examples of squid in a sentence

  • The squid uses ink to escape predators.
  • Grilled squid is a popular dish in many cuisines.
  • The chef recommended the squid with lemon and herbs.
  • The squid shared stories from his naval adventures.
  • As a squid, he was familiar with life at sea.
  • A squid weaved through traffic dangerously.

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  1. French:calmar, marin, ...
  2. German:Tintenfisch, Calamari, ...
  3. Italian:calamaro, calamari, ...
  4. Spanish:calamar, calamares, ...
  5. Portuguese:lula, calamares, ...
  6. Chinese:鱿鱼, 鱿鱼料理, ...
  7. Japanese:イカ, イカ料理, ...
  8. Arabic:حَبَّار, بَحَّار في البَحْرِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּיוֹנוּן, קלַמַרִי, ...
  10. Russian:кальмар, кальмары, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кальмар, моряк, ...
  12. Hindi:स्क्विड, खाने में परोसा जाने वाला समुद्री मृदुकाय जीव, ...
SQUID
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Definition of SQUID - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: superconducting quantum interference deviceTECH.device that measures tiny magnetic fields very accuratelyTECH.
  • The lab uses a SQUID for experiments.
  • A SQUID detected the faint magnetic signal.
  • Researchers calibrated the SQUID before testing.
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  1. French:SQUID, ...
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  3. Italian:SQUID, ...
  4. Spanish:SQUID, ...
  5. Portuguese:SQUID, ...
  6. Chinese:超导量子干涉装置, ...
  7. Japanese:SQUID, ...
  8. Arabic:جِهازُ قِياسِ الحُقُولِ المِغْناطِيسِيَّةِ الدَّقِيقَةِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכְשִׁיר הִתְעָרְבוּת קְוַונטִית עַל־מוֹלִיךְ, ...
  10. Russian:SQUID, ...
  11. Ukrainian:СКВІД, ...
  12. Hindi:अत्यंत सूक्ष्म चुंबकीय क्षेत्र मापक, ...
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