Prehension
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of grasping or gripping something, especially with the hands
Grasping
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Eager for money; greedy.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
Example sentence: All species capable of grasping this fact manage better in the struggle for existence than those which rely upon their own strength alone: the wolf, which hunts in a pack, has a greater chance of survival than the lion, which hunts alone.