1
a
: a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
b
: a device (such as a bar) attached to a military medal to indicate an additional award of the medal or the action or service for which it was awarded
2
: a holding or enveloping with or as if with the hands or arms
clasped; clasping; clasps
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Examples of clasp in a Sentence
Noun
Can you fasten the clasp on this bracelet for me?
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
Verb
She clasped her purse shut.
He clasped the keys to his belt.
He clasped her hand gently.
She clasped her son in her arms.
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Then, pick out a bowling bag (one with long shoulder straps) to easily clip, clasp, and loop accessories through.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
At one point, Dion cradled Adele's face, clasped Adele's hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The large, white metal sheet hung delicately from the crane's yellow clasps as crews moved it onto the barrage.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Then, pick out a bowling bag (one with long shoulder straps) to easily clip, clasp, and loop accessories through.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
The design features detailed scales and the brand’s signature orb motif clasped in the serpent’s jaws.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
At one point, Dion cradled Adele's face, clasped Adele's hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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clasp
1 of 2 noun1
: a device for holding together objects or parts of something
2
: a holding or embracing with or as if with the hands or arms
Medical Definition
clasp
noun
: a device designed to encircle a tooth to hold a denture in place
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