Prehensile Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for prehensile.
prehensile
prehensile
/pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/
Examples
- The tail is not prehensile.
- The striped possum's tail is prehensile.
- The tail is always furry and is not prehensile.
- Also, she has prehensile toes.
- The body is moderately slender with a prehensile tail.
- The second antennae are modified into prehensile pincers.
- Alfred the Great is a dwarf with an enormous prehensile tongue.
- Among the most notable changes was a prehensile tongue.
- Obvious examples are upright posture or the prehensile thumb.
- The tail is prehensile and naked on its lower underside.
adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
adjective
having a keen intellect- A.T.Quiller-Couch
adjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
adjective
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"Pre + Hens + Smile. Monkeys smile grabbing branches, just like hens would with pre-smile grab."
"Pre + Hen + Smile. Monkeys use their tails to grab, like they're picking up hens and smiling."
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