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Meaning of prehensile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prehensile

Pronunciation:/pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl//pɹiˈhɛnsəl/

adjective

Definitions

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

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