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Tentacle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tentacle

 

[ หˆtษ›ntษ™kl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal anatomy

A tentacle is a flexible, elongated structure that is often used by certain animals, such as cephalopods, jellyfish, and some mollusks, for grasping, sensation, and locomotion. Tentacles can vary greatly in form and function, serving different roles depending on the species. For example, octopus tentacles are equipped with suckers that allow them to manipulate objects, while jellyfish have tentacles that contain stinging cells to capture prey. Tentacles are crucial for survival in marine environments, facilitating interactions with the surrounding world.

Synonyms

appendage, feelers, limb.

Examples of usage

  • The octopus used its tentacles to open the jar.
  • The jellyfish stung the swimmer with its tentacles.
  • Some sea anemones have tentacles that can catch small fish.

Translations

Translations of the word "tentacle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tentรกculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพเคธเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tentakel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tentakel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ัƒะฟะฐะปัŒั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฆๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tentacule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tentรกculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tentakul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด‰์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฌูŽุณู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chapadlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chapadlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฆๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pipala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆtla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพัั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tentakul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tentรกculo

Etymology

The word 'tentacle' comes from the Latin word 'tentaculum', which is a diminutive form of 'tensus', meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend'. This etymology reflects the nature of tentacles as extending or stretching parts of an organism's body. The term was first introduced into the English language in the early 17th century, primarily used to describe the appendages of certain invertebrates that exhibit movement and flexibility. Over time, the definition expanded to include any elongated and flexible structure that serves a specific purpose in various animal species, including capturing prey, sensing the environment, or aiding in locomotion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,993, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.