CLASP Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

clasp 1 of 2

noun

ˈklasp

Definition of clasp

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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verb

as in to hug

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

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as in to hold

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

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Recent Examples of clasp

Noun

Vintage costume jewelry is not automatically cheap either, since many pieces were well made and designer-signed, with maker’s marks hidden on a clasp or behind a brooch. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 Check the clasp, the back of a brooch or the inside of a bracelet for a maker’s mark or signature. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Verb

The final photo turned the camera on the Norwegian skier, who clasped his soon-to-be bride’s hand while widening his eyes and pursing his lips. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The study, like the seven-and-a half-foot-tall finished painting, shows King Charles head on, in a Welsh Guards uniform, with his hands clasped in front of his waist resting on a sword. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clasp

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp

Noun

The contoured shape of the flip flops are designed to provide all-day comfort, and the sneaker tread provides a durable grip and long-lasting traction.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Reenvisioning the Living Room If the kitchen is losing its grip on the center of domestic life, the living room may be stepping in to fill the void.

— Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of grip

Verb

Villagers hugged trees to save them from being cut and to promote sustainable use, regeneration, and protection of forest resources.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Even Christmas brought misery in the form of an ICE agent dressed up as Santa, who shoved away children trying to hug him, according to the detainee declarations submitted to the court.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of hug

Verb

The winners will meet up in the November general election in a contest for the seat currently held by Charlie Franklin.

— Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Temperatures in France and Spain show no sign of easing, holding steady on Sunday and expected to soar as high as 42 degrees Celsius (107 degrees Fahrenheit) next week, according to local meteorologists.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of hold

Noun

Sunday evening’s episode of House of the Dragon gave us a healthy mix of action and death and more of the slow unraveling of Queen Rhaenyra and her tenuous grasp on the Iron Throne.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
O’Donnell’s dumbfounded silence at the impossible-to-grasp question speaks volumes.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Definition of grasp

Verb

The device features flexible side wings that can fold inward to cradle the head and neck.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
While standard flip-flops are generally relatively flat, these are made with plenty of arch support, along with deep heel cups to cradle your feet for full-day comfort.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of cradle

Verb

Pimpton may have the inside track to start after taking most of the first team reps in spring camp.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Kansas’ three Democratic governor hopefuls dug in on the issues and took shots at each other’s integrity and effectiveness in an hourlong Tuesday-evening television debate hosted by Topeka’s WIBW.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

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