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

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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