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clasp

[klasp, klahsp]

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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.

a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands.

a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp.

a small bar or metal design, as a star, for affixing to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate that the bearer has been awarded the decoration an additional time.

verb (used with object)

to fasten with or as with a clasp.

to furnish with a clasp.

to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand: She clasped the club in her hand.

to hold in a tight embrace; hug: He clasped the child to him.

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verb (used without object)

to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English clasp (noun), claspen (v.), perhaps blend of clippen clip² and haspe hasp

Related forms

in·ter·clasp, verb (used with object)

re·clasp, verb (used with object)

Synonyms
1. brooch, pin, clip, hook, catch. 3. hug.

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Example Sentences

Evidently the magnet in the clasp can cause the iPod to malfunction.

The helping hand and the invisible hand must clasp each other.

Fully lined with zippered interior pocket, magnetic clasp closure, and a lobster claw to hold keys.

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World English Dictionary

clasp (klɑːsp)

—n
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

—vb
4.	to hold in a firm grasp
5.	to grasp firmly with the hand
6.	to fasten together with or as if with a clasp

[C14: of uncertain origin; compare Old English clyppan to embrace]

'clasper

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Word Origin & History

clasp

1307, claspe, perhaps metathesis alteration of clapse, and thus from O.E. clyppan "clasp." The verb is first recorded late 14c.

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Medical Dictionary

clasp (klāsp)
n.
A part of a removable partial denture that directly retains or stabilizes a denture.

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