prehension (Meaning)

Wordnet

prehension (n)

the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

prehension Sentence Examples

  1. The child had difficulty with prehension due to a neurological disorder.
  2. The prehensile tail of the spider monkey allowed it to swing through the trees effortlessly.
  3. The artist's prehensile toes enabled him to grip the paintbrush with exceptional precision.
  4. The surgeon's skillful prehension enabled him to perform delicate procedures with ease.
  5. The prehensile beak of the parrot allowed it to crack nuts and seeds with ease.
  6. The prehensile foot of the gecko provided it with excellent climbing capabilities.
  7. The prehensile vine twined around the tree trunk, providing support and safety.
  8. The prehensile tongue of the chameleon allowed it to catch insects from a distance.
  9. Occupational therapists focus on improving prehension skills for patients with disabilities.
  10. The prehensile trunk of the elephant could grasp objects with incredible accuracy.

FAQs About the word prehension

the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

comprehension, apprehension, grasp, understanding, knowledge, conception, perception,consciousness, appreciation, grokking

misreading, incomprehension,misconstruction, misimpression, misapprehension, misunderstanding, misapprehension, misimpression, misconstruction, misreading

The child had difficulty with prehension due to a neurological disorder.

The prehensile tail of the spider monkey allowed it to swing through the trees effortlessly.

The artist's prehensile toes enabled him to grip the paintbrush with exceptional precision.

The surgeon's skillful prehension enabled him to perform delicate procedures with ease.