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.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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