octopus

verb

To reach out with your hands or arms to touch many things at once.
To spread out your arms or legs wide.

noun

A sea animal with eight long arms that have suckers on them. They are very smart and can change color.
The meat of the octopus that people can eat.
A group or organization that has many parts working together.

Synonym

polypus

Sentences

The octopus is a smart sea animal.
Octopuses can hide in small spaces.
Some octopuses have blue blood.
An octopus can taste with its arms.
Octopuses are great at solving puzzles.

Word Explanation:

An octopus is a creature that lives in the ocean. It has eight arms called tentacles, and it can squirt ink to hide from danger.

Word in hindi

अक्टोपस

Aktopas

Other variations in hindi

अक्टोपस Aktopas
अक्टोपस का बच्चा Aktopas ka bachcha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'octopus' mean?

An octopus is a sea animal with a soft body and eight long arms called tentacles.

How do you pronounce 'octopus'?

You say 'octopus' like this: ok-tuh-pus.

What is the origin of the word 'octopus'?

The word 'octopus' comes from the Greek word 'októpus', which means 'eight-footed'.

What is the meaning of 'octopus' in Kannada?

The word 'octopus' in Kannada is 'ಆಕ್ಟೋಪಸ್' (Ākṭōpas).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

An octopus has three hearts and blue blood!

Proverb

Don't be a fish out of water, meaning don't feel out of place.

Quote

"The octopus is a master of disguise." - Unknown

Mini blog:

The Amazing Octopus!

Did you know that an octopus is a super cool sea creature? With eight long, wiggly arms, they can swim and play hide-and-seek in the ocean!

Octopuses are masters of disguise, changing colors to blend in with their surroundings. Imagine being able to turn bright red like a crab or soft blue like the ocean waves!

They are also very smart and can solve puzzles. If you ever see an octopus, remember to wave hello to this amazing underwater friend!