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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