clasper

noun

a person or thing that clasps.

(in insects, fishes, crustaceans, etc.) one of the modified, usually paired organs or parts by which the male clasps the female during copulation.

Origin:
1545–55; clasp + -er¹

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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]

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