clasp

[klasp, klahsp] / klæsp, klɑsp /

NOUN

fastener; hold on something

Synonyms

STRONG

brooch buckle catch clamp clench clinch clip clutch embrace fastening fibula grapple grasp grip hasp hold hook hug pin snap

WEAK

safety pin

Antonyms

STRONG

misconception misunderstanding release

VERB

grab tightly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clamp clutch fasten grasp

STRONG

attack buckle clinch clip concatenate connect embrace enfold grapple grip hold hug pin press seize snatch squeeze take

WEAK

bear hug coll glom onto

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go loosen open release unfasten unlock

STRONG

disbelieve give offer receive reject stop

WEAK

loose

Example Sentences

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The fingers of one hand were clasped around a finger on her other hand, as if she were missing something there.

From Literature

Angela clasped her hands together on the table, seeming to steel herself for the story ahead.

From Literature

Rowan rolled up the map tightly again and fastened the clasp.

From Literature

She opened her second eye and took a deep breath and clasped the hand he held out to her.

From Literature

Ms. W. looked at her clasped hands like there was an answer inside there if she could only get them to open up.

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