1. either of a pair of appendages near the mouth of arachnids and some other arthropods, used for feeding, sensing, or reproduction
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The spider’s pedipalps help it manipulate prey while feeding.
• Male spiders use their pedipalps to transfer sperm during mating.
• The scorpion’s pedipalps are modified into large claws called chelae.
• Scientists examined the pedipalps under a microscope to identify the species.
• The pedipalps of different arachnid species vary greatly in size and function.
• Harvestmen use their pedipalps to handle food items.