clasp

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The devices, made by London-based Greyparrot, use AI to identify recyclables, flag food-grade material, gauge items’ mass, assess market value and calculate points at which a robotic claw might best clasp each piece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The best thing to do is to crouch face-down, bend the legs underneath the torso and clasp both hands behind the neck, Nakae said.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

But Pegula's clasp of her head after they blew an 8-4 lead in the first-to-10 match tie-break summed up their bitter disappointment at missing a shot for the trophy.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

“Conclave” had a religious supervisor on set, who taught them the proper way to clasp their hands in prayer and cross themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

I clasp a hand in a sea of flesh and know it’s Marlena’s from the look on her face.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen