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Vocabulary Entry
octopus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sea creature with a soft body and eight tentacles.
Example Sentences
"The octopus camouflaged itself among the rocks."
"We saw a giant octopus at the aquarium."
"In many cultures, the octopus symbolizes intelligence."
V
verb
To capture or take something in a manner similar to how an octopus uses its tentacles.
Example Sentences
"He octopused the large box, wrapping his arms around it from all sides."
"The chef octopused the ingredients, combining them in a unique way."
"She octopused her plans, managing multiple projects at once."