Basic Details
Word: Tentacle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long, flexible part of the body used by some animals, like octopuses, to feel or grab things.
Synonyms: Limb, appendage
Antonyms: Trunk, shaft
Idioms and Phrases
- Stretching one's tentacles: To extend one's influence or reach into new areas. Example: "The company is stretching its tentacles into the international market."
- In the tentacles of: Being caught or controlled by something. Example: "He felt trapped in the tentacles of his fears."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The octopus used its tentacles to expertly navigate through the coral reef.
Example 2: A jellyfish can sting its prey with the long tentacles that surround its body.
Example 3: When the squid saw the threat, it quickly retracted its tentacles and shot away into the water.
Fun Fact
Did you know that octopuses have around 200 suckers on each tentacle? These suckers help them to grip and taste their surroundings effectively!
Famous Quote
"The octopus lives from 3 to 5 years, but both its intelligence and its tentacles seem to reproduce promising glimpses of an everlasting life." Jean-Pierre G. Giraud
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tentacle" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A long, flexible part of an animal's body
c) A kind of rock
d) A small container
Answer: b) A long, flexible part of an animal's body
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tentacle"?
a) Wing
b) Limb
c) Tail
d) Fin
Answer: b) Limb
3. What is an antonym of "tentacle"?
a) Arm
b) Trunk
c) Finger
d) Tent
Answer: b) Trunk
4. Which sentence uses "tentacle" correctly?
a) The tentacle flew high in the sky.
b) The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the treasure.
c) The tentacle danced gracefully like a ballerina.
d) The tentacle was painted a bright colour on the canvas.
Answer: b) The octopus wrapped its tentacle around the treasure.
5. Which idiom means stretching one's influence?
a) In the tentacles of
b) Stretching one's tentacles
c) Under the weather
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Stretching one's tentacles
