Main Entry: pre·hen·sile

Pronunciation: \prē-ˈhen(t)-səl, -ˈhen-ˌsīl\

Function: adjective

: adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around <prehensile tail>

—pre·hen·sil·i·ty \(ˌ)prē-ˌhen-ˈsil-ət-ē\ noun, plural pre·hen·sil·i·ties