giant squid

noun

1. any squid of the genus Architeuthis, inhabiting deep ocean bottoms and sometimes attaining an arm span of 65 feet (20 meters) or more.

Word History and Origins

Origin of giant squid¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

For instance, on day four, a giant squid attached itself to the submarine—it wanted to play bingo, of course.

From MIT Technology Review

Sperm whales spend most of their time deep in the water hunting for giant squid and other animals.

From Nautilus

“The opportunity to unlock more of the secrets to the biology of giant squids,” he said, “will hopefully prevent future strandings.”

From Washington Post

They hope that this fresh genetic material will help them determine whether there is one or more species of giant squid roaming the oceans.

From Washington Post

Kraken: The symbol of House Greyjoy of the Iron Islands, a giant squid in gold on a black field.

From The Daily Beast

A voracious giant squid sucking a pirate ship down to Davy Jones' locker.

From The Daily Beast

Everybody had been making fun of Dr. Harvey because he said there was such a thing as the giant squid.

From Project Gutenberg

The killing of a giant squid had been preceded by a specific guess that linked it to meteoric falls in the Luzon Deep.

From Project Gutenberg

Another flare swept from the fishing boat's deck in the direction of the giant squid.

From Project Gutenberg

"I presume you mean that a giant squid or cuttle fish has attacked us," spoke the professor.

From Project Gutenberg

The Judge says the world is full of marvels and I fancy, your encounter with that giant squid is one of them.

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