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Definition of Prehension
1. Noun. The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).
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
Literary usage of Prehension
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of Jeremy Bentham by Jeremy Bentham, John Bowring (1843)
"In cach case, the prehension-mandate will contain the instruction requisite for
... of the proposed prehension, or the place in which it in lodged, ..."
2. Idiocy: And Its Treatment by the Physiological Method by Edward Seguin (1907)
"But this last view of the hand is too broad yet; and we shall be contented for
the present with improving its powers only of prehension. ..."
3. The Principles and practice of dental surgery by Chapin Aaron Harris (1863)
"The branches of this artery supply all the organs belonging to the four primary
stages of digestion, namely, those of prehension, Mastication, ..."
4. A Text-book of Human Physiology by Austin Flint (1888)
"prehension of food—Mastication—Physiological anatomy of the teeth—Anatomy ...
prehension of Food.—prehension of food in the adult is a process so simple and ..."
5. The Physiology of the Domestic Animals: A Text-book for Veterinary and by Robert Meade Smith (1890)
"prehension OF LIQUIDS.—In the lower forms of animal life prehension of liquid is
accomplished by absorption through the general external body surface, ..."
6. Animal and Vegetable Physiology, Considered with Reference to Natural Theology by Peter Mark Roget (1834)
"prehension of Solid Food. WHEN the food consists of solid substances, organs must
be provided; first, for their prehension and introduction into the ..."
7. Animal and Vegetable Physiology Considered with Reference to Natural Theology by Peter Mark Roget (1834)
"prehension of Solid Food. WHEN the food consists of solid substances, organs must
be provided; first, for their prehension and introduction into the mouth ..."
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