giant squid

noun

Definition of giant squid

: any of a genus (Architeuthis) of extremely large squids that may attain a length of 60 feet (18 meters) and include the largest mollusks known

Examples of giant squid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two previous expeditions, both of which involved Kubodera, have returned still photographs of a giant squid in the deep and video footage of one at the surface. — Mark Schrope, Scientific American, "Live Giant Squid Filmed in Deep Ocean [Video]," 14 Jan. 2013 The squid was about 4 meters long, although giant squid can grow as large as 10 meters or more. — Mark Schrope, Scientific American, "Live Giant Squid Filmed in Deep Ocean [Video]," 14 Jan. 2013 Similar sightings of giant oarfish, giant squid and other undersea giants led early sailors to weave tales about sea serpents, the kraken and other beasts. — Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, "Meet the Real Animals Behind Mermaids, Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures," 21 Dec. 2020 And thus America perished, by the evil actions of a few, by the inaction of the many, and by the worldwide conspiracy of the giant squid. — Washington Post, "Style Invitational Week 1415: The Year in Redo, Part 1," 17 Dec. 2020 The kraken of Nordic legends was likely based on actual sightings of giant squid and octopuses, but folklore embellished it into a monstrosity capable of creating massive whirlpools and swallowing up even the largest ships. — Ben Zimmer, WSJ, "Re-Releasing the ‘Kraken’: Mythical Beast of the Sea, Movies and Now, Election Disputes," 3 Dec. 2020 Days before, the giant squid probably had been swimming and searching for food. — Heather Djunga, Washington Post, "Giant squid that washed ashore in South Africa is a rare glimpse of the deep-sea creature," 10 Nov. 2020 The museum has about 20 giant squid specimens, including one that is twice as long as the new arrival. — Heather Djunga, Washington Post, "Giant squid that washed ashore in South Africa is a rare glimpse of the deep-sea creature," 10 Nov. 2020 Last month, a nearly 14-foot giant squid arrived on a South African beach in its death throes, still spewing ink. — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Legend, the History and the Science Behind Seattle’s New Hockey Team Name," 24 July 2020

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