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clasp
[ klasp, klahsp ]
noun
- 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.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a firm grasp or grip:
a clasp of hands.
- a tight embrace:
She held the child in a loving clasp.
Synonyms:
- 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)
- 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.
verb (used without object)
- to embrace or hug:
The lovers clasped.
clasp
/ °ì±ôɑ˲õ±è /
noun
- 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
verb
- to hold in a firm grasp
- to grasp firmly with the hand
- to fasten together with or as if with a clasp
Derived Forms
- ˈ³¦±ô²¹²õ±è±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ¾±²Ôt±ð°ù·³¦±ô²¹²õ±è verb (used with object)
- °ù±ð·³¦±ô²¹²õ±è verb (used with object)
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of clasp1
Example Sentences
The children sat on wooden benches bouncing their legs, clasping their hands and anxiously looking around the brightly lit courtroom.
Raducanu sealed victory with a ripping forehand winner on her second match point, breaking into a beaming smile and clasping the peak of her hat in shock.
Tony nodded, then leaned forward, his hands clasped, eyes intent on me, as though preparing to drop a bomb of life-altering truth.
He was exuberant as the two clasped hands in front of cameras in the Rose Garden, saying: "Now our two countries' peoples are shaking hands."
By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap.
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