prehension
2 synonyms for prehension, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The action of taking hold of or gripping something, usually with the hands.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prehensio, prehensionis. It is a doublet of prison.
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