PREHENSILE

/pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. adjective adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object.
  2. adjective having a keen intellect.
  3. adjective immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth. — synonyms: avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy

Examples

  • “Some monkeys have prehensile tails which they use to pick things up.”

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