clasp

US /klæsp/
UK /klæsp/
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1.

fermoir, agrafe

a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together

:
She fastened the necklace with a delicate gold clasp.
Elle a attaché le collier avec un délicat fermoir en or.
The briefcase had a strong metal clasp.
La mallette avait un solide fermoir métallique.
2.

étreinte, poignée

a firm grasp or embrace

:
He held her hand in a tender clasp.
Il lui tenait la main dans une tendre étreinte.
The child's small fingers formed a tight clasp around his mother's arm.
Les petits doigts de l'enfant formèrent une étreinte serrée autour du bras de sa mère.
1.

serrer, agripper

to grasp (something) tightly with one's hand

:
She watched him clasp the old book to his chest.
Elle le regarda serrer le vieux livre contre sa poitrine.
He clasped her hand firmly.
Il lui serra fermement la main.
2.

fermer, attacher

to fasten (something) with a clasp

:
She carefully clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
Elle ferma soigneusement le bracelet autour de son poignet.
He clasped the two parts of the box together.
Il ferma les deux parties de la boîte ensemble.