ten·ta·cle 
/ˈtɛntɪkəl/ noun
plural ten·ta·cles /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ noun 1 [count] : one of the long, flexible arms of an animal (such as an octopus) that are used for grabbing things and moving 2 tentacles [plural] often disapproving : power or influence that reaches into many areas
▪ The corporation's tentacles are felt in every sector of the industry. ▪ the tentacles of organized crime
▪ The corporation's tentacles are felt in every sector of the industry. ▪ the tentacles of organized crime
