appendage (Meaning)

Wordnet

appendage (n)

an external body part that projects from the body

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

a part that is joined to something larger

Webster

appendage (n.)

Something appended to, or accompanying, a principal or greater thing, though not necessary to it, as a portico to a house.

A subordinate or subsidiary part or organ; an external organ or limb, esp. of the articulates.

appendage Sentence Examples

  1. The insect had a long, thin appendage that it used to probe and explore its surroundings.
  2. The robot's appendages allowed it to perform a wide range of tasks with precision and accuracy.
  3. The bird's colorful plumage served as both a visual display and a decorative appendage.
  4. The lizard's tail, which served as a protective appendage, could be detached in case of danger.
  5. The spider used its silk thread as an appendage to create intricate webs for catching prey.
  6. The submarine's robotic arm functioned as a versatile appendage for underwater exploration and manipulation.
  7. The fish exhibited a unique appendage near its mouth, aiding in the capture of small prey.
  8. The cephalopod's tentacles were powerful and flexible appendages used for hunting and defense.
  9. The plant had a delicate appendage that released pollen into the air for reproduction.
  10. The amphibian had webbed appendages, facilitating efficient movement both in water and on land.

FAQs About the word appendage

an external body part that projects from the body, a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant, a part that is joined

option,accessory, appliance, adapter,adaptor, adjunct, enhancement, accoutrement, accouterment, attachment

requirement, essential, necessity, necessity,essential, requirement,requisite, requisite,

The insect had a long, thin appendage that it used to probe and explore its surroundings.

The robot's appendages allowed it to perform a wide range of tasks with precision and accuracy.

The bird's colorful plumage served as both a visual display and a decorative appendage.

The lizard's tail, which served as a protective appendage, could be detached in case of danger.