ape
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈeɪp// UK //ˈeɪp// ape
n. a large animal that looks like a human but has no tail and walks on all fours.
n. a large, tailless primate of the family Hominidae, characterized by long arms and the ability to walk upright.
The ape swung from one tree to another.
Zookeepers feed the apes fresh fruit every morning.
Unlike monkeys, apes lack tails and generally possess larger brains relative to their body size.