prehension

Example Sentences

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But public ap prehension about the possible dangers of chemical insect killers is now shielding the hungry worms from DDT and other long-lasting poisons.

From Time Magazine Archive

But last week Philadelphia's Dr. William Likoff somberly warned the AHA that the "mild coronary" may have more cause for ap prehension than for gratitude.

From Time Magazine Archive

The extensions of the body-substance which are put forth by the Rhizopoda at will, and which serve for locomotion and prehension.

From The Ancient Life History of the Earth A Comprehensive Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of Palæontological Science by Nicholson, Henry Alleyne

There is a desire to eat, and frequent attempts to take food are made, but prehension is very difficult.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

In such cases an ox will use his tongue more in the prehension of food to make up for the incapacity of the lips.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry