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able to be positioned opposite to something else, particularly hands or fingers that can grip and hold things well
- Monkeys use their opposable thumbs to grab tree branches.
- Human hands' opposable thumbs enable us to do intricate tasks.
- Prosthetic hands are made with opposable fingers for better use.
- In their environment, opposable appendages are crucial for primates.
- Opposable thumbs are vital for primates in their natural habitats, aiding in activities such as climbing and gathering food.
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