clasp (redirected from Roach clasp)

clasp  (klsp)

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.

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.

tr.v. clasped, clasp·ing, clasps

1. To fasten with or as if with a clasp.

2. To hold in a tight embrace.

3. To grip firmly in or with the hand; grasp.

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[Middle English claspe, probably ultimately from Old English clyppan, to grasp, hold.]

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clasp

Noun

1. a fastening, such as a catch or hook, for holding things together

2. a firm grasp or embrace

Verb

1. to grasp or embrace tightly

2. to fasten together with a clasp [origin unknown]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	clasp - a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together handbag, purse, bag, pocketbook - a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb" bangle, bracelet - jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration fastening, holdfast, fastener, fixing - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
	2.	clasp - the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" clutch, clutches, grip, hold, clench, grasp choke hold, chokehold - a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled" embrace, embracement, embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) prehension, taking hold, grasping, seizing - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) wrestling hold - a hold used in the sport of wrestling
Verb	1.	clasp - hold firmly and tightly grasp, hold on - hold firmly hug, bosom, embrace, squeeze - squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him" unclasp - release from a clasp; "She clasped and unclasped her hands"
	2.	clasp - fasten with or as if with a brooch brooch fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
	3.	clasp - fasten with a buckle or buckles buckle fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
	4.	clasp - grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands" clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals" unclasp - release from a clasp; "She clasped and unclasped her hands"

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clasp

verb 1. grasp, hold, press, grip, seize, squeeze, embrace, clutch, hug, enfold

noun 2. grasp, hold, grip, embrace, hug

noun 3. fastening, catch, grip, hook, snap, pin, clip, buckle, brooch, fastener, hasp, press stud

Translations

clasp [klɑːsp] n → broche m;

(on jewels) → cierre m

vt → abrochar [+ hand]; apretar (= embrace); abrazar

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clasp [klɑːsp] n [of necklace, bag] → fermoir m

vt → serrer, étreindre

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clasp [klɑːsp] n → Griff m;

(embrace) → Umklammerung f;

(of necklace, bag) → Verschluss m

vt → (er)greifen;

(embrace) → umklammern

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clasp [klɑːsp] n → fermaglio, fibbia

vt → stringere