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prehension
n. act of grasping, seizing, act of holding, act of clutching, act of gripping; comprehension

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Prehensility
Prehensility is the quality of an appendage or organ that has adapted for grasping or holding. The word is derived from the Latin term prehendere, meaning "to grasp."

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prehension
Noun
1. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
(synonym) grasping, taking hold, seizing
(hypernym) control
(hyponym) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
(derivation) seize, prehend, clutch


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préhension
nf. prehension, act of grasping, seizing

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

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