clasper

 [klas-per, klah-sper]  

clasp·er

   [klas-per, klah-sper]
noun
1.
a person or thing that clasps.
2.
(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]
 
'clasper
 
—n

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