Appendages Meaning in English
word · lemma: appendage
Definition
Body parts or structures attached to the main part of an animal or thing, such as arms, legs, tails, or antennae. It can also be used for any secondary part attached to something larger.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in biology and anatomy for limbs, tails, fins, etc., but may describe any smaller part attached to something (e.g., 'appendages of a machine'). More formal and technical than 'limbs'. Not usually used for human body parts in daily speech.
Example Sentences
Some fish have special appendages to help them swim.
basic
Insects usually have six appendages on their bodies.
basic
Octopuses have eight long appendages called arms.
basic
The robot’s appendages allow it to grip and move objects easily.
natural
Many sea creatures have tiny appendages for sensing their environment.
natural
Crabs can lose appendages in fights and sometimes grow them back.
natural