tentacle

/ˈtɛntəkəl/noun
Elementary
1

An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

2

One of the glandular hairs on the leaves of certain insectivorous plants.

3

An insidious reach or influence.

4

Something like a zoological limb.

5

An officer employed to drive out to troops and transmit back requests for support via a special radio link.

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