Kraken
Definition
A legendary sea monster of enormous size, typically depicted as a cephalopod-like creature capable of creating whirlpools and dragging ships to the depths, originating from Norse mythology.
A cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2011, named after the mythical beast for its robust handling of digital asset trades.
A professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2021.
Examples
The old sailor spun tales of wrestling a kraken bare-handed, but we all knew it was just his excuse for showing up empty-handed to the family reunion.
When the stock market tanked, even the Kraken exchange couldn't stop users from yelling 'release the kraken' at their screens in frustration.
Watching the Seattle Kraken dominate the ice, fans wondered if the mythical beast had finally traded tentacles for hockey sticks.
My boss threatened to unleash the kraken of deadlines if we missed the project, but it turned out to be just another spreadsheet from hell.