Meaning & use
opposable
Able to be placed against one or more of the other fingers on the same hand.
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An opposable thumb lets humans grip objects with precision and strength.
Chimpanzees have opposable thumbs, which help them grasp branches and tools.
A note on using this word
Opposable almost always describes thumbs, and it is central to how primates use their hands for grasping.
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