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Nonprehensile (Adjective)

Meaning

Not prehensile.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The horse's nonprehensile tail is not adapted for grasping or climbing.
  • Monkeys with nonprehensile tails usually rely on their hands and feet for climbing.
  • Many nonprehensile animal tails are used primarily for balance or communication.
  • Humans have a nonprehensile tailbone that serves no function for grasping objects.
  • A nonprehensile tail on a cat serves primarily for balance while running or climbing stairs.

Antonyms

  • Prehensile
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