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    clasp
    /klɑːsp/

    verb

    • 1. grasp (something) tightly with one's hand: "he clasped her arm" Similar graspgripclutchhold tightly
    • 2. fasten (something) with a small brooch or similar device: archaic "one modest emerald clasped her robe"

    noun

    • 1. a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together: "a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp" Similar fastenerfasteningcatchclip
    • 2. an embrace: "we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching" Similar embracehugcuddlehold

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CLASP definition: 1. to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms: 2. a tight hold with your hand or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › claspClasp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CLASP is a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together. How to use clasp in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › claspCLASP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Clasp definition: a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing. See examples of CLASP used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CLASP meaning: 1. to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms: 2. a tight hold with your hand or…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    clasp in British English. (klɑːsp) noun. 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.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › claspClasp - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A clasp is a fastener. To clasp is to hold tightly. In all uses of the word, clasp means to hold together tightly. You want your bracelet or belt clasp to be strong so it doesn't come apart. And when you take a child on a walk across a busy intersection, you clasp their hand tightly.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › claspClasp - definition of clasp by The Free Dictionary

    1. A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together. 2. a. An embrace or hug. b. A grip or grasp of the hand. 3. A small metal bar or other device attached to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate the action or service for which it was awarded or an additional award of the same medal.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLASP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    CLASP definition: 1. to hold something or someone tightly: 2. a small metal object that is used to fasten a bag…. Learn more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › claspCLASP Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    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.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › claspClasp Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Clasp definition: A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.