adj. adapted for seizing or grasping; esp. by wrapping or folding around something
The monkey has a prehensile tale.
The monkey has a prehensile tale.
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What is a prehensile tail?
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The manatees prehensile lips are studded with vibrissae.
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grasping; grabbing; seizing
nonprehensile
3 syllables
pre-hen-sile
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