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prehensile

/prɪˈhɛnsɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does prehensile mean?

adjective

Having a tail or a part that can be used like a hand to grasp or hold things. Able to grasp or hold with the hands or a part of the body.

Example

"The prehensile tail of the monkey allowed it to swing from branch to branch."

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