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squid
 n.— «Grumney’s main goal is to find a safe place to practice, off the streets and away from other motorists. Add to that the challenge of finding those safe spots, finding money and avoiding unsafe riders, who are commonly referred to as “squids.”» —“Our World: An eye to detail” by Michel Fortier Naples Daily News (Florida) Aug. 19, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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