squid

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noun (1)

ˈskwid 

plural squid or squids

: any of an order (Teuthoidea) of cephalopods having eight short arms and two usually longer tentacles, a long tapered body, a caudal fin on each side, and usually a slender internal chitinous support

squid

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verb

squidded; squidding

intransitive verb

: to fish with or for squid

SQUID

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noun (2)

ˈskwid 

: an instrument for detecting and measuring very weak magnetic fields

Examples of squid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Choose from fish, prawns, squid, and more, typically served with plantain and salad. —Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024

The birds typically feast on squid, fish and crustaceans, according to Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources. —Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Bioluminescence is commonly spotted among fish, squid and gelatinous zooplankton, such as jellyfish, siphonophores, comb jellies, and other animals that are mostly made of water. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

Pilot whales measure 16-25 feet and weigh up to three tons, and primarily feed on squid but also eat small fish. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

superconducting quantum interference device

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1613, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1967, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing squid

• giant squid

Kids Definition

squid

noun

ˈskwid

plural squid or squids

: any of numerous sea mollusks that are cephalopods and have eight short arms and two usually longer tentacles, a long thin body with a fin on each side, and a slender internal shell