enclasp

verb

in-ˈklasp How to pronounce enclasp (audio)
Definition of enclaspnext
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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  1. hug
  2. clasp
  3. cradle
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  • The video was followed by a black-and-white image of Biles hugging Chiles, 23, and Joscelyn Roberson.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Family and friends of Taylor hugged each other and cheered after leaving court late Friday night.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of hug
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  • Conclave begins with the image of a cardinal tensely making his way along a Roman highway late at night, his crimson biretta cap clasped tightly in his hand.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
  • 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.
    Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of clasp
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  • Available in six shades, these ankle boots also come with memory foam insoles to cradle your feet with every step.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The jagged shadows of buttes and spires disappeared and reappeared, a merry-go-round of angles cast on to the cascading rocks cradling the Colorado River.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of cradle
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“Enclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasp. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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