tentacle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Our enterprising Gravedigger, a true woman of science, engineers a lizard elixir and regenerates the finger into a long tentacle that eventually demands a body.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Her work includes creating a removable extra thumb and a tentacle arm.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024
"Repair-specific proliferative cells mainly contribute to the epithelium -- the thin outer layer -- of the newly formed tentacle."
From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023
Each tentacle also contains rows of suckers to help the octopus maintain its grip.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023
A tremble went all the way down the tentacle as its flesh blistered under Leo’s touch.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing tentacle
This Week in Words: September 1 - 7, 2018
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Thing About Jellyfish
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
