Synonyms for

Tentacle

Verb / ˈtentʌkʌl / Another word for tentacle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, flexible, slender appendage or limb of some animals, such as an octopus, used for grasping or moving

Synonyms & similar words

arm limb appendage feelers antenna branch extension protrusion outgrowth projection stalk whisker spike prong horn tusk fang claw pincer grip

Example sentences

  1. The octopus uses its tentacles to catch fish for dinner.
  2. The jellyfish's tentacles can sting you if you touch them.
  3. The squid's tentacles are covered in suction cups.
  4. The alien had several tentacles coming out of its head.
  5. The sea monster's tentacles were the size of tree trunks.

Quotes

  • 'It is the privilege of the octopus to be able to disappear instantly and completely whenever he feels like it.' - Steve Jobs
  • 'The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.' - Jacques Yves Cousteau
  • 'I had rather be a toad, and live upon the vapor of a dungeon than keep a corner in the thing I love for others uses.' - William Shakespeare

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