Definition of Tentacle

1. Noun. Something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold. "Caught in the tentacles of organized crime"

Generic synonyms: Grasp, Grip
Derivative terms: Tentacular

2. Noun. Any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion.
Specialized synonyms: Antenna, Feeler, Barbel, Feeler
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process
Derivative terms: Tentacular

Definition of Tentacle

1. n. A more or less elongated process or organ, simple or branched, proceeding from the head or cephalic region of invertebrate animals, being either an organ of sense, prehension, or motion.

Definition of Tentacle

1. an elongated, flexible appendage of some animals [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tentacle

1. A more or less elongated process or organ, simple or branched, proceeding from the head or cephalic region of invertebrate animals, being either an organ of sense, prehension, or motion. Tentacle sheath, a sheathlike structure around the base of the tentacles of many mollusks. Origin: NL. Tentaculum, from L. Tentare to handle, feel: cf. F. Tentacule. See Tempt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tentacle

tensors
tensor fasciae latae
tensor fascia lata
tensor muscle of fascia lata
tensor muscle of soft palate
tensor muscle of tympanic membrane
tensor tarsi muscle
tensor tympani
tensor tympani
tensor veli palati muscle
tent
tent
tent-caterpillar moth
tent-fly
tentacle (current term)
tentacle (current term)
tentacled
tentacled
tentacles
tentacular
tentacular
tentaculata
Tentaculata
tentaculated
tentaculifera
tentaculiferous
tentaculiform
tentaculite
tentaculocyst
tentaculum

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