squidless

comparative more squidless · superlative most squidless

1. Without squid.

   The birds find their own squid, although, after a long, squidless search, an individual may join other feeding albatrosses briefly.

   1974, Wonders of the world of the albatross, page 51

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   As I finish the last bite and begin to deal with the olive oil stains on my shirt, I am buoyed by the thought that the sort of New York joints that once went from being totally squidless to being buried in fried calamari will soon have pan bagnat as a familiar menu item.

   2003, Trillin, Calvin, Feeding a yen: savoring local specialties, from Kansas City to Cuzco, page 45

   I know where they are, Murel told her. The water’s a bit shallower there too, and squidless, so it would be easier for me to come and go. No offense about the squid...

   2009, McCaffrey, Anne, Deluge, page 281