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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Noun

Minimalist details like monochromatic stitching and a subtle Kate Spade logo clasp add to its understated elegance. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Among the discoveries are bronze statue fragments, signet rings, a necklace with a gold clasp, coins, and hundreds of bone hairpins used in elaborate Roman hairstyles. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026

Verb

Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026 As the service began, it was clasped shut. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clasp

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Noun

The basketballs themselves are also protected from unnecessary surface wear and tear with the Carry’s non-friction delivery system (supports size 6 and 7 balls) that helps the basketball keep grip through continual training.

— Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
At 15 years old, Boubacar Sidibe already had a good grip on this firefighting stuff at Monday's first day of camp.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of grip

Verb

The boat ramp is the business address of Graham Platner’s oyster company, only a few minutes’ walk from his home in this town of 1,200 people that hugs the Maine coast.

— Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 9 July 2026
By hugging your leg muscles and feet, the socks keep veins straight and narrow so that the valves can pump properly.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of hug

Verb

Kansas City’s World Cup hosting duties have ended, but the city is guaranteed to have a presence in the championship game with Argentina and England holding base camps in KC.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
But even if you’re tempted to drown your chicken in the sweet and savory cranberry barbecue sauce, try to hold a little back.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of hold

Noun

The collaboration builds on several NVIDIA resources already available through LeRobot, including an open-source physical AI dataset containing more than 350,000 real and simulated robot trajectories and 57 million grasp examples.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
In comparison, the Sparks, without an offensive rebound until the end of the third quarter, were forced to make perfect shots, though that was far from the team’s grasp.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of grasp

Verb

On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 June 2026
On Wednesday, June 17, the journalist shared an Instagram post featuring herself in a New York Knicks jersey, cradling her sleeping newborn granddaughter, who was wearing a floral onesie.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

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