chù
shǒu

technical
noun

Meaning of 触手

触手 means tentacle; feeler. Pronounced chù shǒu.

  • tentacle; feeler

Definitions & Examples

Shuǐ
de
chù
shǒu
shàng
yǒu
bāo
 
yòng
lái
shí
wèi
 

Jellyfish have stinging cells on their tentacles, which they use to capture prey and defend themselves.

Zhāng
de
chù
shǒu
fēi
cháng
líng
huó
 
néng
gòu
wán
chéng
de
dòng
zuò
 

The octopus's tentacles are very flexible and capable of performing complex movements.

xué
jiā
tōng
guò
guān
chá
shuǐ
de
chù
shǒu
lái
yán
jiū
shí
zhì
 

Scientists study the feeding mechanisms of hydras by observing their tentacles.

Zhè
zhǒng
shān
de
chù
shǒu
zài
jiān
huì
shēn
chū
lái
shí
yóu
shēng
 

The tentacles of this coral extend at night to capture plankton.

Bèi
hǎi
kuí
de
chù
shǒu
pèng
dào
néng
huì
yǐn
tòng
gǎn
 

Coming into contact with a sea anemone's tentacles may cause a stinging sensation.

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