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prehension vs clutch

clutch vs prehension

prehension and clutch both are nouns.

prehension is not a verb while clutch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prehension Yes No No No
clutch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clutch is a hyponym of prehension; that is, clutch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prehension:
  • prehension: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
  • clutch: the act of grasping
Other hyponyms of prehension include clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip, hold.
prehension (noun) clutch (noun)
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) the act of grasping
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
a number of birds hatched at the same time
a tense critical situation
prehension (verb) clutch (verb)
affect
take into your hands deliberately
hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Difference between prehension and clutch

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