clasp

clasp

verb

Definition of CLASP

1

to put one's arms around and press tightly <clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint>

Synonyms bear-hug, clasp, crush, enclasp, enfold, grasp, hug, strain

Related Words clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold; bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind; fold, lock, twine, wrap; cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke

2

to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms <clasped a crayon and began drawing>

Synonyms clasp, grasp, grip, hold

Related Words clench, cling (to), clutch, hold on (to); catch, nab, seize, snatch

Near Antonyms discharge, drop, free, liberate, release; deliver, entrust (also intrust), give, hand, hand over, pass, relinquish, transfer, transmit, turn over, unhand