squid

/skwɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a marine cephalopod having a long, slender body and tentacles, typically living on the seafloor.

“The chef ordered a fresh squid for tonight’s dinner special.”

2. verb

to hunt or catch squid, especially by means of a line or net.

“The fishermen went squid fishing in the early morning.”

Synonyms

  • calamary
  • cuttlefish

Antonyms

  • no direct antonyms, but can be contrasted with land animals