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

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

Lacerations of the cheek or tongue by the teeth, or irritating feed, usually result in a slight interference with prehension and mastication and more or less salivation.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

Deformity.—There is a deformity, known as parrot-mouth, that interferes with prehension, mastication, and, indirectly, with digestion.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.