Definition of ape

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Ape (n.) A quadrumanous mammal, esp. of the family Simiadae, having teeth of the same number and form as in man, and possessing neither a tail nor cheek pouches. The name is applied esp. to species of the genus Hylobates, and is sometimes used as a general term for all Quadrumana. The higher forms, the gorilla, chimpanzee, and ourang, are often called anthropoid apes or man apes..

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Acicular :: Acicular (a.) Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle, as some leaves or crystals; also, having sharp points like needless..
Isopodiform :: Isopodiform (a.) Having the shape of an isopod; -- said of the larvae of certain insects.
Trapezoid :: Trapezoid (n.) A plane four-sided figure, having two sides parallel to each other..
Landleaper :: Landleaper (n.) See Landlouper.
Horn :: Horn (n.) A wind instrument of music; originally, one made of a horn (of an ox or a ram); now applied to various elaborately wrought instruments of brass or other metal, resembling a horn in shape..
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A column, an obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument..
Culverin :: Culverin (n.) A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles..
Saddle-shaped :: Saddle-shaped (a.) Bent on each side of a mountain or ridge, without being broken at top; -- said of strata..
Copy :: Copy (n.) A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.
Typewriter :: Typewriter (n.) An instrument for writing by means of type, a typewheel, or the like, in which the operator makes use of a sort of keyboard, in order to obtain printed impressions of the characters upon paper..
Jape :: Jape (v. i.) To jest; to play tricks; to jeer.
Ancistroid :: Ancistroid (a.) Hook-shaped.
Cyprus :: Cyprus (n.) A thin, transparent stuff, the same as, or corresponding to, crape. It was either white or black, the latter being most common, and used for mourning..
Rape :: Rape (n.) That which is snatched away.
Chapel :: Chapel (n.) A subordinate place of worshi.
Shoop :: Shoop () imp. of Shape. Shaped.
Annular :: Annular (a.) Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; forming a ring; ringed; ring-shaped; as, annular fibers..
Secretary :: Secretary (n.) A person employed to write orders, letters, dispatches, public or private papers, records, and the like; an official scribe, amanuensis, or writer; one who attends to correspondence, and transacts other business, for an association, a public body, or an individual..
Hill :: Hill (v. t.) A single cluster or group of plants growing close together, and having the earth heaped up about them; as, a hill of corn or potatoes..
Leere :: Leere (n.) Tape or braid; an ornament.
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