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appendage in German

appendage in German is Extremität, Glied, Gliedmaße — appendage means a part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.

appendage in German

Extremität
noun
An external body part that projects from the body.
Glied
noun
An external body part that projects from the body.
Gliedmaße
noun
An external body part that projects from the body.
Körperglied
noun
An external body part that projects from the body.
Ansatz
noun
A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
Auswuchs
noun
A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
Fortsatz
noun
A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
Anfügung
noun
A part that is joined to something larger.
Anhang
noun
A part that is joined to something larger.
Anhängsel
noun
A part that is joined to something larger.
Annex
noun
A part that is joined to something larger.
Ansatz
noun
A part that is joined to something larger.
Appendix
noun
A part that is joined to something larger.

What does "appendage" mean?

  1. noun A part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.
    "A crab's claws are appendages used for gripping and defense."
  2. noun Something extra attached to a larger, more important thing.
    "The garage felt like a clumsy appendage to the original house."
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appendage in a sentence

  • A crab's claws are appendages used for gripping and defense.
  • The insect's long, thin appendages helped it climb smooth surfaces.
  • The garage felt like a clumsy appendage to the original house.

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What is "appendage" in German?

"appendage" in German is Extremität, Glied, Gliedmaße. appendage means: A part, especially a limb or similar structure, that sticks out from the main body of an animal or plant.

How do you use "appendage" in a sentence?

Example: "A crab's claws are appendages used for gripping and defense." In German, "appendage" is Extremität, Glied, Gliedmaße.

Are there other ways to say "appendage" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "appendage": Extremität, Glied, Gliedmaße, Körperglied, Ansatz, Auswuchs.

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