enclasp

verb

in-ˈklasp How to pronounce enclasp (audio)
Definition of enclaspnext
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclasp
  1. hug
  2. clasp
  3. cradle
Verb
  • Mills was crowned the winner and the teammates hugged out their differences.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The audience broke into cheers during the impromptu duet and as the pair hugged before Sudeikis headed back into the crowd.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hug
Verb
  • In 1975, as Cold War tensions thawed, an American commander and his Soviet counterpart clasped hands in space after their spacecraft docked.
    — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
  • This gadget from the comics is typically depicted as a metal collar clasped around a mutant’s neck.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of clasp
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
Definition of cradle
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