English Dictionary

octopuslike

adj

Resembling or characteristic of an octopus, for example in having eight (or many) arms. / Widespread or able (from a central point) to control or manipulate many things.

The creature had an octopuslike appearance with its long tentacles and flexible body.

意味（1）

Resembling or characteristic of an octopus, for example in having eight (or many) arms.

The divers grappled each other in an octopuslike duel.

意味（2）

Widespread or able (from a central point) to control or manipulate many things.

Matsui, the Mitsubishi and other great families which had built up an octopuslike control of industry, banking and trade — would be put out of action.