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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prehensor

/prɪˈhɛnsər/ noun · British & US
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What does prehensor mean?

noun

A prehensor is a type of grasping or holding device, often used in paleontology to gather and manipulate fossils. It is typically a handheld tool with a curved or hooked end.

Example

"The paleontologist used a prehensor to carefully extract the delicate fossil from the rock."

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