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- DictionaryClasp/klasp/
verb
- 1. grasp (something) tightly with one's hand: "he clasped her arm"
- 2. fasten (something) with a small device, typically a metal one: archaic "one modest emerald clasped her robe"
noun
- 1. a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together: "a handbag with a golden clasp"
- 2. an embrace: "we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching"
Definition of clasp verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
CLASP definition: 1. to hold something or someone tightly: 2. a small metal object that is used to fasten a bag…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'clasp' 1. If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. [...] 2. A clasp is a small device that fastens something. [...] More. Conjugations of 'clasp' present simple: I clasp, you clasp [...] past simple: I clasped, you clasped [...] past participle: clasped. More. Synonyms of 'clasp'
clasp (formal) to hold something or someone tightly in your hand or in your arms: They clasped hands (= held each other's hands). She clasped the children to her breast. The object of clasp is often your hands, someone else's hand, or another person.
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. verb (transitive) 4. to hold in a firm grasp.
Definition of clasp noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
clasp meaning, definition, what is clasp: to hold someone or something tightly, cl...: Learn more.
Define clasp. clasp synonyms, clasp pronunciation, clasp translation, English dictionary definition of clasp. n. 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.
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.
