widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
"The squid darted quickly through the water, showcasing its streamlined, tapered body and distinct triangular tail fins."
Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles
"The squid was used in the laboratory to map the minute magnetic fields generated by the human heart."
A motorcyclist, especially a sport biker, characterized by reckless riding and lack of protective gear.
Acronym of superconducting quantum interference device, a sensor that uses certain quantum effects to detect small magnetic fields.
In plain English: A squid is a fast-moving sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles that uses ink to hide from predators.
"The chef cooked the squid for our dinner party."
Usage: The word "squid" refers to an ocean animal related to octopuses but distinguished by having eight arms and two longer tentacles rather than ten total limbs. Do not confuse this marine creature with a motorcyclist, which is only a slang usage unrelated to the biological definition.
To fish with the kind of hook called a squid.
"The angler cast his line to squid using a specialized jig designed to mimic small crustaceans."
In plain English: To squid means to move quickly and clumsily by wriggling your body while trying not to get caught.
"The old man squids his eyes when he realizes we know about his secret stash of chips."
The origin of squid is unknown, though it may be a modification by sailors of the word squirt.