clasp

US /klæsp/
UK /klæsp/
"clasp" picture
1.

a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together

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She fastened the necklace with a delicate gold clasp.
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The briefcase had a strong metal clasp.
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fastenerbucklecatchhookclip
2.

a firm grasp or embrace

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He held her hand in a tender clasp.
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The child's small fingers formed a tight clasp around his mother's arm.
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gripholdembracehug
1.

to grasp (something) tightly with one's hand

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She watched him clasp the old book to his chest.
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He clasped her hand firmly.
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gripgraspholdclenchhugembrace
2.

to fasten (something) with a clasp

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She carefully clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
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He clasped the two parts of the box together.
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fastensecurelockhook