clasp
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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.
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World English Dictionary
clasp (klɑːsp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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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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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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