squid

[ skwid ]

/ skwɪd /

noun, plural (especially collectively) squid, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) squids.

any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 4–6 inches (10–15 centimeters) to 60–80 feet (18–24 meters).

Origin of squid

First recorded in 1605–15; origin uncertain

Words nearby squid

squelch, squeteague, squib, Squibb, squib kick, squid, squidgy, squiffed, squiffy, squiggle, squilgee

Definition for squid (2 of 2)

SQUID

[ skwid ]

/ skwɪd /

noun

superconducting quantum interference device: a device that senses minute changes in magnetic fields, used to indicate neural activity in the brain.

Origin of SQUID

First recorded in 1965–70

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Example sentences from the Web for squid

For seafood try Clamman in Southhampton, proudly peddling tuna, bass, scallops, and squid all caught by local fishermen.
The Hamptons Hot List: Where to Eat, What to Drink, and How to Get Your Beach on This Summer|Brandon Presser|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This bruschetta, topped with squid, tangy goat cheese, fragrant mint, and sweet roasted garlic, is a meal on toast.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta|Cookstr.com|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It was here Harvey first met the squid, who is one of the best cod-baits, but uncertain in his moods.
"Captains Courageous"|Rudyard Kipling
In the accompanying illustration, the size of the squid is exaggerated, but not so much as has been supposed.
Sea Monsters Unmasked and Sea Fables Explained|Henry Lee

It was found that the cuttle-fish and squid were absent, so they waited for them a half-hour; but still they did not come.
Filipino Popular Tales|Dean S. Fansler
This food is chiefly the Squid or Sepia octopus, known also by the name of the cuttle-fish.
Old Jack|W.H.G. Kingston
“Make capital bait, Master Richard,” said Will, carefully storing the squid away in the locker of the boat.
Menhardoc|George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for squid (1 of 3)

squid¹

/ (skwɪd) /

noun plural squid or squids

any of various fast-moving pelagic cephalopod molluscs of the genera Loligo, Ommastrephes, etc, of most seas, having a torpedo-shaped body ranging from about 10 centimetres to 16.5 metres long and a pair of triangular tail fins: order Decapoda (decapods)See also cuttlefish

verb squids, squidding or squidded

(intr) (of a parachute) to assume an elongated squidlike shape owing to excess air pressure

Word Origin for squid

C17: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for squid (2 of 3)

squid²

/ (skwɪd) /

noun

British slang a pound sterling

Word Origin for squid

C20: rhyming slang for quid

British Dictionary definitions for squid (3 of 3)

SQUID

abbreviation for

superconducting quantum interference device

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	squid
释义	squid [ skwid ] / skwɪd / noun, plural (especially collectively) squid, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) squids. any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 4–6 inches (10–15 centimeters) to 60–80 feet (18–24 meters). Origin of squid First recorded in 1605–15; origin uncertain Words nearby squid squelch, squeteague, squib, Squibb, squib kick, squid, squidgy, squiffed, squiffy, squiggle, squilgee Definition for squid (2 of 2) SQUID [ skwid ] / skwɪd / noun superconducting quantum interference device: a device that senses minute changes in magnetic fields, used to indicate neural activity in the brain. Origin of SQUID First recorded in 1965–70 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for squid For seafood try Clamman in Southhampton, proudly peddling tuna, bass, scallops, and squid all caught by local fishermen. The Hamptons Hot List: Where to Eat, What to Drink, and How to Get Your Beach on This Summer\|Brandon Presser\|May 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This bruschetta, topped with squid, tangy goat cheese, fragrant mint, and sweet roasted garlic, is a meal on toast. What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta\|Cookstr.com\|June 10, 2010\|DAILY BEAST It was here Harvey first met the squid, who is one of the best cod-baits, but uncertain in his moods. "Captains Courageous"\|Rudyard Kipling In the accompanying illustration, the size of the squid is exaggerated, but not so much as has been supposed. Sea Monsters Unmasked and Sea Fables Explained\|Henry Lee It was found that the cuttle-fish and squid were absent, so they waited for them a half-hour; but still they did not come. Filipino Popular Tales\|Dean S. Fansler This food is chiefly the Squid or Sepia octopus, known also by the name of the cuttle-fish. Old Jack\|W.H.G. Kingston “Make capital bait, Master Richard,” said Will, carefully storing the squid away in the locker of the boat. Menhardoc\|George Manville Fenn British Dictionary definitions for squid (1 of 3) squid¹ / (skwɪd) / noun plural squid or squids any of various fast-moving pelagic cephalopod molluscs of the genera Loligo, Ommastrephes, etc, of most seas, having a torpedo-shaped body ranging from about 10 centimetres to 16.5 metres long and a pair of triangular tail fins: order Decapoda (decapods)See also cuttlefish verb squids, squidding or squidded (intr) (of a parachute) to assume an elongated squidlike shape owing to excess air pressure Word Origin for squid C17: of unknown origin British Dictionary definitions for squid (2 of 3) squid² / (skwɪd) / noun British slang a pound sterling Word Origin for squid C20: rhyming slang for quid British Dictionary definitions for squid (3 of 3) SQUID abbreviation for superconducting quantum interference device Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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