Appendage
Appendage noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.
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Synonyms for Appendage
Tail and appendage are semantically related In some cases you can use "Tail" instead a noun "Appendage".
Tail
Tail noun - The posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.
Appendage and tail are semantically related in part topic. Sometimes you can use "Appendage" instead a noun "Tail", if it concerns topics such as hindmost part.
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- An index of tropes dealing with the tail, a staple appendage of most animals.
Source: Tail of the Index -
Ice Breaker: When Otachi grapples Gipsy Danger's arm with its tail, Gipsy vents coolant all over it to freeze it, then shatters the frozen appendage.
Source: Film / Pacific Rim -
Suezoes from Monster Rancher are naught but eyeballs and mouths on a single tiny tail/foot-like appendage.
Source: Oculothorax
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