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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

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

vt → serrer, étreindre

clasp [klɑːsp] n → Griff m;

(embrace) → Umklammerung f;

(of necklace, bag) → Verschluss m

vt → (er)greifen;

(embrace) → umklammern

clasp [klɑːsp] n → fermaglio, fibbia

vt → stringere

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clasp

n clasp [klaːsp]

a fastening made of two parts which link together (eg on a necklace). gespe مَشْبَك катарама spona, zapínání spænde; lås; hægte der Haken αγκράφα, κούμπωμα cierre, broche haak گیره؛ بست lukko, haka fermoir אַבזָם बक्कल kopča, spona kapocs, csat kaitan spenna, hespa fermaglio 留め金 죔쇠 sąsaga sprādze kancing gesp spenne zapinka fecho în­cheie­toare застёжка spona; uzáver zaponka kopča knäppe, spänne ตัวเกี่ยวให้แน่น kopça, toka, kanca 扣子, 鉤 пряжка; застібка پکڑ ، بکسوا وغیرہ cái móc 扣子, 钩

v

to grasp, hold tightly She clasped the money in her hand. omklem يَشُدُّ على، يَتَمَسَّك بِقُوَّه стискам svírat, sevřít holde fast umklammern κρατώ σφιχτά apretar pihku pigistama محکم گرفتن puristaa serrer לִלפוֹת मजबूती से पकड़ना sapeti, zakopčati erősen tart menjabat, menggenggam taka fast um stringere 固く握る 꽉 쥐다 (su)gniaužti satvert; sakampt genggam vastgrijpen, vasthouden gripe med et fast grep ściskać apertar a strânge сжимать zovrieť stiskati ščepati krama, hålla i ett fast grepp จับให้แน่น (sımsıkı) tutmak, kavramak 緊握 затискувати, стискувати بھینچنا ، دبانا nắm chặt 紧握