Prehensile

Synonyms of prehensile

• grasping
• clinging
• gripping

Antonyms of prehensile

• nonprehensile
• non-grasping
• non-clinging

Collocations of prehensile

prehensile tail

Frequency: 85 %

The monkey used its prehensile tail to grab onto branches.

prehensile limbs

Frequency: 70 %

Certain primates have prehensile limbs that help them climb trees.

prehensile fingers

Frequency: 60 %

The chameleon's prehensile fingers allowed it to grasp onto small branches.

prehensile feet

Frequency: 45 %

Some animals have prehensile feet that help them grip onto surfaces.

prehensile appendage

Frequency: 30 %

The octopus has a prehensile appendage that helps it catch prey.

Idiomatic Expressions for prehensile

• Phrase: prehensile feet
  Meaning: feet that are capable of grasping or holding objects
  Usage: Certain species of birds have prehensile feet that help them grip onto branches while perching.