Squid

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1. Noun

Any one of numerous species of ten-armed cephalopods having a long, tapered body, and a caudal fin on each side; especially, any species of Loligo, Ommastrephes, and related genera. See Calamary, Decacerata, Dibranchiata.

2. Noun

A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance, fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.

3. Noun

widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

4. Noun

(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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