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prehension

1 of 1noun
/prɪˈhɛnʃən/
Forms:prehensions
1

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

  • The therapy focused on improving hand prehension in patients recovering from nerve injuries.
  • The child's prehension skills developed rapidly during his toddler years, allowing him to grasp objects and tools with increasing precision.