appendage

• Partie du corps ou membre qui s'attache au corps principal d'un organisme, ou saillie ou excroissance rattachée à une structure plus grande.

A noun referring to a part or limb that extends from the main body of an organism, or a projection or extension attached to a larger structure.

1. External body partB2formalscientific

   A limb or other projecting body part, such as an arm, leg, tail, or fin.

   Appendice (partie du corps)

   • The octopus uses its eight appendages for movement and grasping.
   • Insects have six appendages attached to their thorax.
   • The lizard's tail is a detachable appendage used for defense.

   Synonymesextremitylimbmemberoutgrowthprojectionprotuberance

2. Natural projectionB2formalscientific

   A natural outgrowth or extension from a plant or animal, such as a branch, leaf, or antenna.

   appendice naturel

   • The plant's appendages include its leaves and stems.
   • The antennae are sensory appendages found on many arthropods.
   • The cactus has modified appendages called spines.

   Synonymesexcrescenceoutgrowthprocessprojectionprotrusionprotuberance

3. Attached partB2formal

   A component or part that is attached to a larger structure or object.

   Partie attachée

   • The new wing is an appendage to the main hospital building.
   • The handle is a useful appendage to the tool.
   • The shed was built as an appendage to the house.

   Synonymesaccessoryadd-onadditionadjunctappendixattachmentextensionprotrusionprotuberancesupplement