1
a
: a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
b
: a device (such as a bar) attached to a military medal to indicate an additional award of the medal or the action or service for which it was awarded
2
: a holding or enveloping with or as if with the hands or arms
clasped; clasping; clasps
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Examples of clasp in a Sentence
Noun
Can you fasten the clasp on this bracelet for me?
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
Verb
She clasped her purse shut.
He clasped the keys to his belt.
He clasped her hand gently.
She clasped her son in her arms.
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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
In the video, one of the woman’s young daughters whimpers and the other clasps tightly to her distraught, Mickey ears headband-wearing mother while begging strangers for help.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
At one point, Dion cradled Adele’s face, clasped Adele’s hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Strappy sandals, sneakers and loafers came down the runway, too, but the real standouts were the enticingly offbeat studded loafers with clasp detailing, which came in white, blush, violet and hunter green.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
In the video, one of the woman’s young daughters whimpers and the other clasps tightly to her distraught, Mickey ears headband-wearing mother while begging strangers for help.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
Conclave begins with the image of a cardinal tensely making his way along a Roman highway late at night, his crimson biretta cap clasped tightly in his hand.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
At one point, Dion cradled Adele’s face, clasped Adele’s hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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clasp
1 of 2 noun1
: a device for holding together objects or parts of something
2
: a holding or embracing with or as if with the hands or arms
Medical Definition
clasp
noun
: a device designed to encircle a tooth to hold a denture in place
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