noun
- the ability to grasp or hold objects, especially with appendages like hands, feet, or tails
Usage: biological; technical
Examples
- The monkey’s prehensility allowed it to swing effortlessly through the trees.
- Scientists studied the prehensility of various primate species.
- The elephant’s trunk demonstrates remarkable prehensility in handling objects.
- Human prehensility is largely concentrated in our hands and fingers.
- The chameleon’s tail shows impressive prehensility when climbing branches.
- Researchers measured the prehensility of different bird species’ feet.