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   clasp

   /klasp/

   verb

   • 1. grasp (something) tightly with one's hand: "he clasped her arm" Similar graspgripclutchhold tightlyhang ontocling totake hold ofseizegrab
   • ▪ 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" Similar embracehugenfoldfoldencloseenvelopwrapholdsqueezearchaic:strain
   • ▪ press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced: "he lay on his back with his hands clasped behind his head"
   • 2. fasten (something) with a small device, typically a metal one: archaic "one modest emerald clasped her robe"

   noun

   • 1. a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together: "a handbag with a golden clasp" Similar fastenerfasteningcatchclippinhookhook and eyebucklehasplockfibula
   • ▪ a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present.
   • 2. an embrace: "we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching" Similar embracehugcuddleholdsqueezegripgrasp
   • ▪ a grasp or handshake: "he took her hand in a firm clasp"

   Word Origin Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clasper noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › claspClasp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CLASP is a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together. How to use clasp in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLASP definition: 1. to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms: 2. a tight hold with your hand or…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   clasp in British English. (klɑːsp ) noun. 1. a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together. 2. a firm grasp, hold, or embrace. 3. military. a bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to indicate either a second award or the battle, campaign, or reason for its award.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › claspCLASP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing: a clasp for paper money; a clasp on a necklace. Synonyms: catch, hook, clip, pin, brooch. a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands. a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp. Synonyms: hug.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › claspClasp - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A clasp is a fastener. To clasp is to hold tightly. In all uses of the word, clasp means to hold together tightly. You want your bracelet or belt clasp to be strong so it doesn't come apart. And when you take a child on a walk across a busy intersection, you clasp their hand tightly.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CLASP meaning: 1. to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms: 2. a tight hold with your hand or…. Learn more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › claspClasp Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Clasp definition: A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › claspClasp - definition of clasp by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together. 2. a firm grasp, hold, or embrace. 3. (Military) military a bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to indicate either a second award or the battle, campaign, or reason for its award. vb ( tr) 4. to hold in a firm grasp.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLASP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CLASP definition: 1. to hold something or someone tightly: 2. a small metal object that is used to fasten a bag…. Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › claspclasp | meaning of clasp in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    clasp meaning, definition, what is clasp: to hold someone or something tightly, cl...: Learn more.