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 clasp clasp /ˈklæsp/

noun

  1. The act of grasping  ( clasp , clench , grasp , clutch , clutches , grip , hold )
    the act of grasping
     He released his clasp on my arm
    he released his clasp on my arm
     He has a strong grip for an old man
    he has a strong grip for an old man
     She kept a firm hold on the railing
    she kept a firm hold on the railing
  2. A fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together  ( clasp )
    a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
     The necklace had a delicate clasp that was difficult to fasten
    The necklace had a delicate clasp that was difficult to fasten

verb

  1. () Hold firmly and tightly  ( clasp )
    hold firmly and tightly
  2. Grasp firmly  ( clasp )
    grasp firmly
     The child clasped my hands
    The child clasped my hands
  3. Fasten with a buckle or buckles  ( clasp , buckle )
    fasten with a buckle or buckles
  4. Fasten with or as if with a brooch  ( brooch , clasp )
    fasten with or as if with a brooch