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TENTACLE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Tentacle.

How to pronounce tentacle:

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Tentacle - as a noun

Something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold

Example: "Caught in the tentacles of organized crime"

Any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageoutgrowthprocess
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The octopus extended its tentacles to catch its prey."
"The jellyfish has long and delicate tentacles."
"The creature's slimy tentacles wrapped around its victim."
"The squid has strong muscular tentacles for propulsion."
"The alien creature had multiple tentacles protruding from its body."
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Word Game Points

Is TENTACLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tentacle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TENTACLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TENTACLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tentacle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TENTACLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TENTACLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tentacle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TENTACLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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