squid

¹

[ skwid ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) squid, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) squids.

1. any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 4–6 inches (10–15 centimeters) to 60–80 feet (18–24 meters).

SQUID

²

[ skwid ]

noun

1. superconducting quantum interference device: a device that senses minute changes in magnetic fields, used to indicate neural activity in the brain.

squid

¹

/ skwɪd /

noun

1. See cuttlefish
   any of various fast-moving pelagic cephalopod molluscs of the genera Loligo, Ommastrephes , etc, of most seas, having a torpedo-shaped body ranging from about 10 centimetres to 16.5 metres long and a pair of triangular tail fins: order Decapoda (decapods) See also cuttlefish

verb

1. intr (of a parachute) to assume an elongated squidlike shape owing to excess air pressure

squid

²

/ skwɪd /

noun

1. slang.
   a pound sterling

SQUID

³

abbreviation for

1. superconducting quantum interference device

Word History and Origins

Origin of squid¹

First recorded in 1605–15; origin uncertain

Origin of squid²

First recorded in 1965–70

Word History and Origins

Origin of squid¹

C17: of unknown origin

Origin of squid²

C20: rhyming slang for quid

Example Sentences

But now I see them as the giant vampire squid, the enemy of the independent bookstore.

From The Daily Beast

For seafood try Clamman in Southhampton, proudly peddling tuna, bass, scallops, and squid all caught by local fishermen.

From The Daily Beast

The 2008 financial crisis is usually attributed to vampire squid greed.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

I, like many others, enjoy referring to the firm as “Vampire Squid.”

From The Daily Beast

Delancy caught it with one arm and a belly and passed it back through the door to Squid Murphy who was standing just outside.

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He was twisted around in the front seat, looking over the heads of Squid Murphy and the two other gunsels in the back seat.

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His gloved fingers closed on Squid Murphy and the killer called Shiv simultaneously.

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He cleared the roped guard and the two fallen hoods, landed lightly on the balls of his feet within a yard of Squid Murphy.

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Isn't that Squid Murphy over there in the corner, trying to disguise himself as a corner of that safe?

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