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
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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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Attach a button or zipper to keep the sleeve closed, or make a sleeve with a foldable top and a clasp to keep your books snug and protected.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
By the time the misery was over, Skubal walked toward the dugout, took a hard seat on the bench and clasped his hands.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Plus, the bag features sleek gold-tone hardware and a push-lock clasp to secure your essentials.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Attach a button or zipper to keep the sleeve closed, or make a sleeve with a foldable top and a clasp to keep your books snug and protected.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The athlete kicked off his update posted on Wednesday with a snap of the pair walking down the aisle in their wedding attire with their hands clasped together in the air after exchanging their vows.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
By the time the misery was over, Skubal walked toward the dugout, took a hard seat on the bench and clasped his hands.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 29 Sep. 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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