clasp

C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes

US /klæsp/ UK /klɑːsp/ See IPA manual

Meanings

1

verb
to grasp or hold tightly; a fastening device

She clasped the locket close to her chest.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to grasp or hold tightly; a... grip grasp clutch hold embrace fastener buckle

Opposites

release loosen unfasten

Etymology

From Middle English claspe, clapse, of uncertain origin, possibly related to clip or of Germanic origin.

claspe Middle English

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Topics

Actions & Processes

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