Appendage
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British pronunciation/ɐpˈɛndɪd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/əˈpɛndɪdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "appendage"

Appendage
01

a part that is joined to something larger

02

any external body part that protrudes from an organism's main body, often used to describe limbs, antennae, or other structures

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Crustaceans like crabs and lobsters have appendages adapted for swimming and grasping food.
Insects use their antennae as sensory appendages to detect chemicals and navigate their environment.
The spider 's eight legs are appendages specialized for movement and prey capture.
03

a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

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