as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers
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Recent Examples of appendage
Those feathery appendages on the sides of their heads are external gills.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2025
Hag Moth Caterpillar has bizarre-looking long, twisted appendages on its sides and is about an inch long.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Whatever the case, that appendage is now long gone following reentry.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2025
The rig is also designed to be reefed while preserving optimal balance between hull and appendages, meaning the yacht performs reliably in a wide range of conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2025
Hag Moth Caterpillar has bizarre-looking long, twisted appendages on its sides and is about an inch long.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
Whatever the case, that appendage is now long gone following reentry.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 June 2025
The rig is also designed to be reefed while preserving optimal balance between hull and appendages, meaning the yacht performs reliably in a wide range of conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appendage
Noun
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The creatures are usually found hanging from phones or handbags—tiny demons haunting our accessories—or clutched as a kind of pet.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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As for jewelry and other accessories, Wilson wore a wide sunflower buckle belt in black with metallic silver hardware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fair Park Dog Park, 300 Raines Avenue Fair Park Dog Park offers guests two options, a .60-acre artificial turf surface for large dogs and a .26-acre artificial turf park for small dogs.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Residents can choose from fiber, cable, 5G wireless and satellite options.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Appendage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appendage. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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