clasp 1 of 2

as in grip
the act or manner of holding be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt

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clasp

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verb

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Recent Examples of clasp
Noun
Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Another strap wrapped diagonally across her mid-drift, displaying another gold clasp. Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
On Sunday, Melania Trump announced her own meme coin with a black-and-white photo of the First Lady smiling and with her hands clasped in front of her face, as if in thanks. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025 Both were seen visually emotional, clasping their faces at times. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clasp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
  • The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
  • Painstakingly designed over the last three years, the Backbone Pro is instantly recognizable, with that trapezoidal profile, but the grips are larger, comfier, and grippier, the thumbsticks are full size, and there's a new pair of programmable back buttons.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • On one hand, the Pacers essentially had four-on-four opportunities with Haliburton and his defender all but hugging 30+-feet from the rim.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Ozturk, who appeared remotely from Louisiana and testified before the court, was seen hugging her lawyer after Sessions delivered his decision from the bench.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Particularly in less densely populated parts of America, plenty of government officials and citizens still hold a grudge over the way businesses and schools were temporarily shut down.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
  • The result is partial solutions that rarely hold under pressure.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Undertaking this transformation requires a firm grasp of agentic AI, knowledge of its applications in finance activities and, most importantly, a solid game plan linked to the overall talent strategy.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Joan Benoit: The younger generation has a grasp on gender identity in a way that my generation never did.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • The first officer cradled the animal for a moment before setting it on the ground.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
  • Made from memory foam, this pillow will cradle your neck and head, giving you a comfortable place to rest your head at the end of a long day.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • One of our last photos of him was taken inside that diner, grinning at us over an orange coffee cup.
    Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025
  • The man took the books from the Beachwood branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) in early April, only to later post a video of himself burning the books on social media, according to a May 2 police report viewed by USA TODAY.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2025

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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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