clasp

[klasp, klahsp] noun, verb, clasped or ( Archaic ) claspt [klaspt, klahspt] , clasping.
noun
1.
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.
2.
a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands.
3.
a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp.
4.
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)
5.
to fasten with or as with a clasp.
6.
to furnish with a clasp.
7.
to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand: She clasped the club in her hand.
8.
to hold in a tight embrace; hug: He clasped the child to him.
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verb (used without object)
9.
to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.

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

in·ter·clasp, verb (used with object)
re·clasp, verb (used with object)


1. brooch, pin, clip, hook, catch. 3. hug.
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clasp (klɑːsp) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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
 
n

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

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CLASP definition


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Example sentences
Fully lined with zippered interior pocket, magnetic clasp closure, and a
  lobster claw to hold keys.
The clutch was lined in leather and finished with a gold clasp.
The helping hand and the invisible hand must clasp each other.
Clasp your hands and remove your shoes for an hour of instruction.
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