| 单词 | opposable thumb |
| 释义 | Cultural definitions for opposable thumbopposable thumb A thumb that can be used for grasping. notes for opposable thumbOpposable thumbs are one of the distinguishing features of primates. notes for opposable thumbThe opposable thumb of human beings allows us to use tools. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. opposable thumb[ ə-pō′zə-bəl ] A thumb that can be placed opposite the fingers of the same hand. Opposable thumbs allow the digits to grasp and handle objects and are characteristic of primates. Words nearby opposable thumbopportunistic infection, opportunity, opportunity cost, opportunity shop, opposable, opposable thumb, oppose, opposed-cylinder, opposed-piston engine, opposeless, opposer muscle of little finger The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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