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Clasp

klɑːsp

Clasp definitions
verb
clasp clasped clasping clasps
  1. grasp (something) tightly with one's hand

    "he clasped her arm"

    grasp grip clutch hold tightly hang on to cling to
    • place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly

      "Kate's arms were clasped around her knees"

    • hold (someone) tightly

      "he clasped Joanne in his arms"

  2. fasten (something) with a small brooch or similar device

    "one modest emerald clasped her robe"

noun
clasp clasps
  1. a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together

    "a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp"

    • a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present

      "he received the Queen's medal with four clasps"

  2. an embrace

    "we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching"

    • a grasp or handshake

      "he took her hand in a firm clasp"