clasp
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The devices, made by London-based Greyparrot, use artificial intelligence 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. 7, 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
They fit perfectly in the palm of your hand and include a lobster clasp for ease of use.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 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 lost my grandmother’s antique bracelet in the trash! The clasp broke, and the whole thing slipped off!”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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