kraken

A kraken rises from the stormy sea.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mythological sea monster: "kraken" refers to a legendary, gigantic sea creature, often depicted as a massive squid or octopus, said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. It is a prominent figure in Scandinavian folklore.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In Norse mythology, the kraken was said to drag entire ships down to the ocean depths. (A legendary sea monster that sinks vessels.)
  • The sailors told tales of a terrifying kraken that could wrap its tentacles around a whaling boat. (A monstrous creature from folklore.)

Advanced Usage

• "to raise the kraken": an idiomatic expression meaning to cause a great disturbance or unleash a powerful, uncontrollable force.
  • The politician's careless remarks raised the kraken of public outrage. (His words provoked a massive, angry response.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kraken-like (adj): resembling or characteristic of a kraken.
  • The storm produced kraken-like waves that towered over the ship. (Waves that were huge and frightening, like the monster.)

Synonyms

• Leviathan: a biblical sea monster, often used for any enormous creature.
• Sea serpent: a mythical serpentine creature of the ocean.

Related Idioms

• "a kraken in the deep": a hidden, dangerous threat that is waiting to emerge.
  • The company's financial troubles were a kraken in the deep, unknown to investors until the crash. (A concealed danger that eventually causes disaster.)