Definition of "octopod" [oc•to•pod]

• Any of various cephalopod mollusks of the order Octopoda, such as an octopus, having eight tentacles. (noun)

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• "The term octopod (plural octopods or octopodes) is taken from the taxonomic order Octopoda but has no classical equivalent."
• "He explained the system under which the material was kept moving forward to the ever-advancing front; let her watch the rhythmic swing and slide of the rails from the car to the benches; took her up into the cab of the big "octopod" locomotive; gave her a chance to peep into the camp kitchen car; and concluded by handing her up the steps of the "dinkey.""
• "Our entire existence could be fabricated. octopod replied to comment from Anonymous"