
Prehensile
Zoological Term
Mostly used in zoology to describe animals that can grab objects, like monkeys or possums.
Opossums use their prehensile tails to hang onto branches.
Body Parts
Refers to specific body parts adapted for grasping or holding, not just any part.
Elephants have prehensile trunks used for manipulating objects.
Not Human
Rarely used for humans, even though we can grasp because it implies a specialized adaptation.
While humans have dexterous hands, they aren't typically described as prehensile.
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ClutchCoilEmbraceEnvelopGraspGripHoldSeize
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