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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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Some may simply slip on while others have buttons or clasps.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The codes of rhyming that Clipse speak of are as precious as the ethics of journalism, clasped tightly by their advocates, and unappreciated by the unaccustomed.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
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Noun
The gold logos also match the gold clasps and zipper that holds everything securely inside for any occasion.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Some may simply slip on while others have buttons or clasps.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Verb
The short clip shows Ruby, who did not share her last name, standing at Brisbane International Airport, visibly shocked, her hands clasped over her mouth.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The codes of rhyming that Clipse speak of are as precious as the ethics of journalism, clasped tightly by their advocates, and unappreciated by the unaccustomed.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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