Definition of Prehensile
able to take hold of and clasp objects
Examples of Prehensile in a sentence
The monkey’s prehensile tail allowed him to spy on his enemies while dangling from a tree. 🔊
A large opossum used its prehensile tail to gather and carry nesting materials. 🔊
Almost as long as its body, the bearcat’s prehensile tail is used as a 5th hand. 🔊
New world porcupine’s prehensile tails help them hang on to trees while climbing. 🔊
Without its prehensile tail, the seahorse would not be able to anchor itself to objects. 🔊
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