prehension From WikiWord, the free dictionary /prɪˈhɛnʃən/ English Contents DefinitionsRelated wordsReferences DefinitionsnounThe act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands. Related wordsSynonymsseizinggraspingtaking holdgraspgrippingholdgripclaspinggrapplingclutchingclutchesclaspgrapplementgrapplegrabclinch References Wiktionary — prehension Wikipedia — prehension