English Dictionary

octopoid

adj

Of, pertaining to, or resembling an octopus or octopod; octopuslike. / Widespread; reaching across or penetrating large distances; controlling many things from a central point.

The octopoid creature moved gracefully through the water.

意味（1）

Of, pertaining to, or resembling an octopus or octopod; octopuslike.

Moving about in experiment or sitting motionless in study were scores of the most hideous Martians they had yet seen—octopoid creature with enormous staring eyes and eight black tentacles.

意味（2）

Widespread; reaching across or penetrating large distances; controlling many things from a central point.

Further, monopoly is in the octopoid industries the only sensible method of supply, and in many others it brings economies in production, and improvements in the quality and stability of supply, of which it would be a back-handed kindness to deprive the consumer.