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noun

The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
15

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Pronunciation

prɪˈhɛnʃən

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noun

  1. The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

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