clasp

Definitions


[klɑːsp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- grasp (something) tightly with one's hand
(e.g: he clasped her arm)

- fasten (something) with a small brooch or similar device
(e.g: one modest emerald clasped her robe)


Phrases:
- clasp hands
- clasp one's hands

Origin:
Middle English: of unknown origin


[klɑːsp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together
(e.g: a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp)

- an embrace
(e.g: we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching)


Phrases:
- clasp hands
- clasp one's hands

Origin:
Middle English: of unknown origin




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