prehension Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
    grasping; seizing; taking hold.

WordNet

Pre*hen"sion noun
Etymology
L. prehensio; cf. F. préhension. See Prehensile.
Definitions
  1. The act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping, as with the hand or other member.

Webster 1913