Basic Details
Word: Tentacle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long, slender body part that some animals, like octopuses and squids, use to grab things or feel their surroundings.
Synonyms: Appendage, limb
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Tentacles of influence: Refers to the many ways or connections that affect or control something. Example: "The tentacles of influence can be seen in how the company operates in various sectors."
- Reach out with tentacles: To extend one's influence or control. Example: "The organisation tried to reach out with its tentacles into new markets."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The octopus uses its tentacles to explore the ocean floor and find food.
Example 2: At the aquarium, we watched in awe as the squid moved gracefully, its tentacles flowing through the water.
Example 3: Some sea creatures can regenerate their tentacles if they lose them.
Fun Fact
Did you know that an octopus has eight tentacles and that each tentacle has its own brain? This allows them to perform complex movements and tasks!
Famous Quote
"The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by books. They are the tentacles of the past that reach into the future." - James G. Blaine
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tentacle" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A long, slender body part of certain animals
c) A kind of tree
d) A marine plant
Answer: b) A long, slender body part of certain animals
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tentacle"?
a) Fin
b) Limb
c) Wing
d) Tail
Answer: b) Limb
3. Which sentence uses "tentacle" correctly?
a) The tentacle was swimming very fast.
b) The cat played with a ball by using its tentacle.
c) The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the rock.
d) The tentacle flew high into the sky.
Answer: c) The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the rock.
4. Which idiom refers to the influence of something?
a) Tentacles of influence
b) Tentacle of time
c) A bird in the hand
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Tentacles of influence
5. What is the opposite of "tentacle"?
a) N/A
b) Head
c) Body
d) None of the above
Answer: a) N/A
