'Clasp' definitions:
Definition of 'clasp'
From: WordNet
noun
A fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
noun
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold]
verb
Hold firmly and tightly [ant: unclasp]
verb
Fasten with or as if with a brooch [syn: brooch, clasp]
verb
verb
Grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands" [ant: unclasp]
Definition of 'Clasp'
From: GCIDE
- Clasp \Clasp\ (kl[.a]sp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clasped (kl[.a]spt); p. pr. & vb. n. Clasping] [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
- 1. To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp). [1913 Webster]
- 2. To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To surround and cling to; to entwine about. "Clasping ivy." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Clasp'
From: GCIDE
- Clasp \Clasp\, n.
- 1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand. [1913 Webster]
- Clasp knife, a large knife, the blade of which folds or shuts into the handle.
- Clasp lock, a lock which closes or secures itself by means of a spring. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'clasp'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abduct,
- adhere,
- adhere to,
- agglomerate,
- around,
- articulate,
- batten,
- batten down,
- bear hug,
- bite,
- bolt,
- bosom,
- brooch,
- buckle,
- bunch,
- butt,
- button,
- carry off,
- catch,
- clamp,
- cleat,
- cleave,
- cleave to,
- clench,
- clinch,
- cling,
- cling to,
- clinging,
- clip,
- close,
- clot,
- cluster,
- clutch,
- coagulate,
- cohere,
- congeal,
- conglomerate,
- death grip,
- dovetail,
- embosom,
- embrace,
- enclose,
- enfold,
- enfoldment,
- envelop,
- fasten,
- fastener,
- fastening,
- firm hold,
- fold,
- follow close upon,
- foothold,
- footing,
- freeze to,
- go with,
- grab,
- grapple,
- grasp,
- grip,
- gripe,
- grow together,
- hang about,
- hang on,
- hang on to,
- hang together,
- hasp,
- hinge,
- hitch,
- hold,
- hold fast,
- hold on,
- hold on to,
- hold tight,
- hold together,
- hook,
- hover over,
- huddle,
- hug,
- hug the shore,
- iron grip,
- jam,
- joint,
- keep close to,
- keep hold of,
- kidnap,
- latch,
- lie by,
- lock,
- march with,
- mass,
- miter,
- mortise,
- nail,
- never let go,
- nip,
- peg,
- persist,
- pin,
- press,
- purchase,
- rabbet,
- rivet,
- scarf,
- screw,
- seizure,
- set,
- sew,
- shanghai,
- skewer,
- snap,
- solidify,
- squeeze,
- stand by,
- staple,
- stay,
- stay inshore,
- stay near,
- stay put,
- stick,
- stick to,
- stick together,
- stitch,
- tack,
- tailgate,
- take hold of,
- tenure,
- throttle,
- tight grip,
- toehold,
- toggle,
- wedge,
- zipper