prehension

Example Sentences

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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

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

It also serves, as we have before seen, for prehension and suction, and as a tactile organ.

From The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms, with observations on their habits by Darwin, Charles

It is wonderful, and passing wonder, how teachable and quick of perception and prehension is Nature in the studio of Art. 

From A Walk from London to John O'Groat's by Burritt, Elihu

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