apposable
/əˈpoʊzəbəl/
adjective
- Capable of being placed in opposition or brought into contact, especially referring to a thumb that can touch the other fingers on the same hand.
- Many primates have apposable thumbs that allow them to climb and grasp branches.
- Humans have an apposable thumb, which helps us grip tools tightly.
- The robot's hand was designed with an apposable digit for picking up small objects.
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