clasp
verb
clasped; clasping; clasps
Examples of clasp in a Sentence
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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Smart says her favorite moment of the finale may be when Deborah asks to clasp hands with Ava — in order to reveal the truth.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026
King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026
King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for clasp
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
clasp
1 of 2 noun
1
: 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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