An '''ape''' ('''Hominoidea''' superfamily) is any of a group of anthropoid [[primate]]s characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a [[tail]]. In informal conversation, ape can refer to a large and clumsy person. | An '''ape''' ('''Hominoidea''' superfamily) is any of a group of anthropoid [[primate]]s characterized by long arms, a broad chest, and the absence of a [[tail]]. In informal conversation, ape can refer to a large and clumsy person. |