'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
Fasten with a buckle or buckles [syn: buckle, clasp] [ant: unbuckle]
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]