squid

/skwid/

Thân thiện

A squid swims gracefully through the deep blue ocean.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A marine cephalopod mollusk: A widely distributed, fast-moving sea creature having a soft elongated body, eight arms, two longer tentacles, a distinct head, large eyes, and triangular tail fins. It propels itself by jet propulsion.
   • The flesh of this animal as food: The edible meat of the squid, often prepared by frying, grilling, or stuffing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Animal):
  • We saw a squid jetting away from the diver.
  • Squid are known for their intelligence and ability to change color.
• Noun (Food):
  • We ordered fried squid as an appetizer.
  • This pasta dish is made with fresh squid and tomatoes.

Advanced Usage

• "Squid ink": A dark liquid released by some squid as a defense mechanism, also used as a coloring or flavoring agent in cooking.
  • The chef makes a black pasta using squid ink.
• "Giant squid": Refers to very large, deep-dwelling species of squid.
  • The giant squid is one of the largest known invertebrates.

Variants and Related Words

• Squidgy (adj, informal): Soft, moist, and spongy. (Note: This is a separate adjective derived from a different root, not a direct variant of the animal "squid").
  • The cake was lovely and squidgy.

Synonyms

• Calamari: (Specifically for squid as food, especially when prepared).
• Cuttlefish: (A different but related cephalopod; not a perfect synonym).

Related Phrases

• To fish for squid: The activity of catching squid.
  • They went out at night to fish for squid.

Học thuật

Noun

1. widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
2. (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food

Từ đồng nghĩa

• calamari
• calamary