clench vs prehension
prehension vs clenchclench and prehension both are nouns.
clench is a verb but prehension is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| clench | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| prehension | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
prehension is a hypernym of
clench; that is, prehension is a
word with a broader meaning than clench:
- clench: the act of grasping
- prehension: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
| clench (noun) | prehension (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of grasping | the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) |
| a small slip noose made with seizing |
| clench (verb) | prehension (verb) |
|---|---|
| hold in a tight grasp | |
| squeeze together tightly |
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