clasper

/ˈklæspər/

Definitions

1. noun

A grasping or clenching organ, especially in an animal, such as a crab or a fish, used for catching prey or defending itself.

“The crab used its clasper to snap shut on the unsuspecting fish.”

Synonyms

  • grasping organ
  • prehensile organ

Antonyms

  • releasing organ