Synonyms of clasps

clasps 1 of 2

noun

plural of clasp

as in grips

the act or manner of holding

be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grips
• grasps
• handholds
• holds
• clenches
• handgrips
• grapples
• purchases
• grabs
• anchorages
• seizures
• hugs
• footholds
• footings
• embraces
• leverages
• clinches
• toeholds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releases
• relinquishments

clasps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clasp

1

as in hugs

to put one's arms around and press tightly

clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hugs
• cradles
• clings
• grabs
• grasps
• wraps
• enfolds
• embraces
• holds
• clamps
• enclasps
• bear-hugs
• crushes
• grips
• strains
• folds
• pats
• locks
• snuggles
• encircles
• entwines
• envelops
• twines
• bosoms
• nuzzles
• embosoms
• strokes
• fondles
• cuddles
• enwinds
• nestles
• pets

2

as in grasps

to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms

clasped a crayon and began drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grasps
• holds
• grips
• takes
• clenches
• lays hold of
• clutches
• catches
• holds on (to)
• clings (to)
• snatches
• hangs on to
• seizes
• nabs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releases
• drops
• discharges
• frees
• liberates
• hands
• gives
• passes
• transfers
• relinquishes
• transmits
• turns over
• delivers
• entrusts
• hands over
• unhands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clasps

Noun

The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Additional features such as clasps and compartments can add to the weight. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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 peep-toe heels also featured gold hardware emblazoned with the designer’s logo along the forefoot, which coordinated perfectly with the clasps on her $3,100 denim shoulder bag. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026

The clasps are also an homage to those used on LV trunks since the 1860s. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

Examine the weight, stone settings, clasps, and overall condition. — Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Designer buttons and hardware Before donating a designer blazer, look at the buttons, zippers and clasps. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Check for metal clasps, which can rust. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026

Verb

King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be. — Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026

Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands. — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Lindo laughs, clasps his hands together and raises them. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Keeping that hardshell closed is a pair of wide, beefy aluminum latches with a lower swing arm that clasps to a closure bar via a pair of hooks. — New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025