octopuslike

adjective2

1. •
   Resembling or characteristic of an octopus, for example in having eight (or many) arms.

   • The divers grappled each other in an octopuslike duel. — 1961
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. — 1948