appendage
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ppen
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British pronunciation
/ɐpˈɛndɪd‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "appendage"in English

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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Examples
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.
03

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

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