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

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

Avoid long dangling earrings that touch your shoulder or necklaces with many fixtures or clasps. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps. — Michael Weissenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps. — ABC News, 7 June 2026

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

Other styles include the $50 Elevated Modern Band with a leather-like texture and metal clasps, which could help the Air blend in better with formalwear. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets. — Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 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