English to Irish Meaning of prehensile - prehensile

Prehensile :

prehensile

adjective

goilliúnach

Prehensile :: prehensile

← Pregnant

prehistoric →

Share This

Definitions of prehensile in English

Adjective(1) adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object(2) having a keen intellect(3) immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

Examples of prehensile in English

(1) Nocturnal and arboreal, they clamber up trees and hang from limbs thanks to long prehensile tails and opposable inside toes (like thumbs) on their hind feet.(2) Their prehensile tails enable them to grasp branches, especially as they climb downward, and to balance on tree branches.(3) Coendou and Sphiggurus are arboreal animals, with long, spineless, prehensile tails and wide foot pads.(4) This animal has a prehensile tail, which means it lives in the treetops.(5) The plate in the field guide shows a strange, golden-brown animal with a prehensile tail, hook-like claws and a funny snub nose.

(1) pregnant woman ::

bean torrach

(2) get pregnant ::

fháil ag iompar clainne

(3) become pregnant ::

bheith ag iompar clainne

(4) to be pregnant ::

a bheith ag iompar clainne

(5) be pregnant ::

bheith ag iompar clainne

(6) be pregnant with ::

bheith ag iompar clainne le

Synonyms

Adjective

1. greedy ::

greedy

2. grabby ::

grabby

3. grasping ::

grasping

4. avaricious ::

avaricious

5. covetous ::

covetous

Different Forms

prehensile

Word Example from TV Shows

- Leonard, you got one on your tail. - That's all right, my tail's PREHENSILE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 3

English to Irish Dictionary: prehensile

Meaning and definitions of prehensile, translation in Irish language for prehensile with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of prehensile in Irish and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'prehensile'

What prehensile means in Irish, prehensile meaning in Irish, prehensile definition, examples and pronunciation of prehensile in Irish language.