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- Dictionaryclasp/klɑːsp/
verb
- 1. grasp (something) tightly with one's hand: "he clasped her arm" Similar
- 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
- 2. an embrace: "we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching" Similar
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CLASP definition: 1. to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms: 2. a tight hold with your hand or…. Learn more.
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.
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.
1. : to fasten with or as if with a clasp. a robe clasped with a brooch. 2. : to enclose and hold with the arms. specifically : embrace. 3. : to seize with or as if with the hand : grasp.
to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms: He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it. Lie on your back, clasp your knees and pull them down toward your chest. She clasped her son in her arms. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to hold someone or something. hold Can you hold this for a moment?
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. Synonyms: catch, hook, clip, pin, brooch. a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands. a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp. Synonyms: hug.
Definition of clasp noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CLASP definition: 1. to hold something or someone tightly: 2. a small metal object that is used to fasten a bag…. Learn 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.
