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squid
1[ skwid ]
noun
- any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 4–6 inches (10–15 centimeters) to 60–80 feet (18–24 meters).
SQUID
2[ skwid ]
noun
- superconducting quantum interference device: a device that senses minute changes in magnetic fields, used to indicate neural activity in the brain.
SQUID
1abbreviation for
- superconducting quantum interference device
squid
2/ ɪ /
noun
- any of various fast-moving pelagic cephalopod molluscs of the genera Loligo, Ommastrephes , etc, of most seas, having a torpedo-shaped body ranging from about 10 centimetres to 16.5 metres long and a pair of triangular tail fins: order Decapoda (decapods) See also cuttlefish
verb
- intr (of a parachute) to assume an elongated squidlike shape owing to excess air pressure
squid
3/ ɪ /
noun
- slang.a pound sterling
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of squid1
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Example Sentences
The colossal squid, the world’s largest squid species, was caught on video for the first time swimming in its natural habitat, according to a California ocean research organization.
A colossal squid has been filmed in its natural environment for the first time since the species was discovered 100 years ago.
Half the time, Black’s dialogue is just announcing what we’re looking at, from diamond swords to flying hot air balloons that look like goth squids.
Sperm whales are a deep-diving species and prey on large squid.
Cleaning squid with my Mom and Grandma in her mudroom on newspapers for Christmas Eve when I was a little kid.
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