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tentacle

/ˈtɛntəkəl/

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1 · noun

a long flexible limb of an animal such as an octopus

触手

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One tentacle reached from the octopus toward the rock.
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章鱼伸出一条触手，探向岩石。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntəkəl/

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