Definition of Prehension

1. Noun. The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

Exact synonyms: Grasping, Seizing, Taking Hold
Generic synonyms: Control
Specialized synonyms: Clasp, Clench, Clutch, Clutches, Grasp, Grip, Hold
Derivative terms: Grasp, Grasping, Prehend, Seize

Definition of Prehension

1. n. The act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping, as with the hand or other member.

Definition of Prehension

1. Noun. the act of grasping or gripping something, especially with the hands ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prehension

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prehension

preheated
preheater
preheaters
preheating
preheats
prehellenic
prehend
prehended
prehending
prehends
prehensible
prehensile
prehensilely
prehensilities
prehensility
prehension
prehensions
prehensory
preheritance
preheritances
preherpetic
prehiatus
prehilbert space
prehilbert spaces
prehire
prehiring
prehispanic
prehistorian
prehistorians
prehistoric

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