clasp
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.
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.
to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.
Origin of clasp
1Other words for clasp
Other words from clasp
- in·ter·clasp, verb (used with object)
- re·clasp, verb (used with object)
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British Dictionary definitions for clasp
/ (klɑːsp) /
a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together
a firm grasp, hold, or embrace
military a bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to indicate either a second award or the battle, campaign, or reason for its award
to hold in a firm grasp
to grasp firmly with the hand
to fasten together with or as if with a clasp
Origin of clasp
1Derived forms of clasp
- clasper, noun
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