1. Noun
In the most general sense, any one of the Quadrumana, including apes, baboons, and lemurs.
2. Noun
Any species of Quadrumana, except the lemurs.
3. Noun
Any one of numerous species of Quadrumana (esp. such as have a long tail and prehensile feet) exclusive of apes and baboons.
4. Noun
A term of disapproval, ridicule, or contempt, as for a mischievous child.
5. Noun
The weight or hammer of a pile driver, that is, a very heavy mass of iron, which, being raised on high, falls on the head of the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop hammer used in forging.
6. Noun
A small trading vessel of the sixteenth century.
7. Verb
To act or treat as a monkey does; to ape; to act in a grotesque or meddlesome manner.
8. Noun
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
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