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Prehensile

/pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/

Able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.

📖 Definitions of "Prehensile"

adjective
  1. 1

    Able to take hold of and clasp objects; adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.

    "Some monkeys have prehensile tails which they use to pick things up."

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