CLASP Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

clasp 1 of 2

noun

ˈklasp

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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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verb

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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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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Noun

The Alpine Loop, made of high-strength yarns with a more secure titanium G-hook clasp, is a better option for outdoor adventuring, while the elastomer Ocean Band is suitable for high-speed water sports. —

PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024 Witherspoon wore a black David Koma midi dress with a wrap skirt and thigh-high slit with a silver ring clasp at her hip, while Phillippe rocked a gray flannel bustier gown by Alberta Ferretti. —

Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024

Verb

He is shown tied up, holding a mallet, and, in one particularly memorable image, clasping his lips around a flower in his mouth. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024 Culkin clasps his hands together in anticipation—another rejection! —

Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clasp

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