clasp 1 of 2

noun

ˈklasp How to pronounce clasp (audio)
Definition of claspnext
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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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
Conventional versions can contain elastic bands, clasps, clips, foam and multiple synthetic textiles, complicating recycling and other end-of-life options. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The Baguette bag is a slim, rectangular, near-impractically sized bag adorned with a double-F logo clasp. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
These feature the American Eagle on one side, clasping an oak branch in its talons. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026 His hands are in his lap, one wrist clasped almost self-consciously. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clasp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
  1. grip
  2. hug
  3. hold
  4. grasp
  5. cradle
  6. take
Noun
  • Both Jovic and Boyd say a comfortable grip is the key to choosing your racket.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Texas governor's remarks come as a Texas Pulse poll conducted in late July found that the GOP's decades-long grip on the state of Texas could be at risk.
    — Ford McCracken, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of grip
Verb
  • Many of those in attendance brought their own stories of mental health crises of their own or loved ones, with individuals in the crowd hugging and sharing with each other after the moment of silence Thursday.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The park hugs 118 winding miles of the Rio Grande, nearly a quarter of the international boundary patrolled by Customs and Border Protection in the much larger Big Bend Sector.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hug
Verb
  • Summer told McCallum the man instructed her to hold onto his arm.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo are in great shape and constantly holding their own, getting into the backfield and swatting down passes.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of hold
Noun
  • Even Cyrus’ freakishly long nails and eerie voice are derivative of other horror movie boogeymen, but without their grasp of the uncannily malevolent.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The tiny tubes are also the perfect size for a baby’s developing grasp.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 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
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Verb
  • Fewer suicide attempts will also mean fewer lengthy bridge closures, which affect national security and require drivers to take a 23-mile detour through Imperial Beach and up the Silver Strand to get from San Diego to Coronado.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Getting a women’s soccer team off the ground takes its challenges, which Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) and Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) have begun to realize four episodes into the fourth season of Ted Lasso.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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