as in grip
the act or manner of holding
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
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1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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2
as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
clasped a crayon and began drawing
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Recent Examples of clasp
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Although looted previously, archaeologists still found part of a Norse brooch, fragments of a metal dish and a triangular clasp, both from modern-day England or Ireland.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
If you are attacked by a brown bear, play dead and lay on your stomach with your legs spread and hands clasped behind your head.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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Noun
This cozy cable knit is held together with two utilitarian clasps — adorable, yet edgy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Although looted previously, archaeologists still found part of a Norse brooch, fragments of a metal dish and a triangular clasp, both from modern-day England or Ireland.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
If you are attacked by a brown bear, play dead and lay on your stomach with your legs spread and hands clasped behind your head.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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An optional Photography Kit can be bought to improve pictures, which includes a camera grip case, an external 2000mAh battery and more controls.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Ukraine has still managed to retain its grip on a chunk of territory, including the town of Sudzha, around six miles from the Ukrainian border.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cena, the 16-time world champion, hugged Rhodes, only to eerily smirk at The Rock while displaying a throat slash gesture.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cena hugged him, but then followed a signal from the Rock to attack.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In contrast, the U.S. criminal justice system holds public hearings, jails and prisons publish rosters of detainees, and criminal charges and sentences are made public.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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With the House in recess, many members of Congress have held town halls and attended other events in their districts this week, giving their constituents a chance to confront lawmakers in person to express their discontent about budget cuts and the layoffs of federal workers by DOGE.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just like a great football game, success in AR takes teamwork, preparation and a firm grasp of strategy.—
Reyne Quackenbush,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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This limits our grasp of their motives and relationships.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Pineda shared photos of herself cradling her baby bump alongside Branis on her Instagram stories.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Cassie appeared with her baby bump in a following close-up shot as Fine’s hands cradled her stomach.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On Monday, the U.S. took another step toward thawing relations with Russia by weighing whether to lift sanctions on some Russian entities and individuals.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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By this point, Brody is sitting too; Chapman stands to take a picture of him and his parents on the couch across from Madison’s.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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