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prehensile

adjective

/prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

Meaning

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.

grasping, gripping, clinging, adaptive, seizing

nonprehensile, rigid, nongripping

prehensile tail, prehensile trunk, prehensile feet, prehensile ability

extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning

Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.

Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.

A spirit or strength that cannot be easily defeated.

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.

having a sharp, unpleasant taste or showing strong hostility or resentment