clasp
[ klasp, klahsp ]
/ klæsp, klɑsp /
noun
verb (used with object), clasped or (Archaic) claspt [klaspt, klahspt] /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.
verb (used without object), clasped or (Archaic) claspt [klaspt, klahspt] /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.
to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.
Origin of clasp
OTHER WORDS FROM clasp
in·ter·clasp, verb (used with object) re·clasp, verb (used with object)Words nearby clasp
clarts,
clarty,
clary,
clash,
clashing rocks,
clasp,
clasp knife,
clasp-knife spasticity,
clasper,
claspers,
clasping
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British Dictionary definitions for clasp
clasp
/ (klɑːsp) /
noun
a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together
a firm grasp, hold, or embrace
military
a bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to indicate either a second award or the battle, campaign, or reason for its award
verb (tr)
to hold in a firm grasp
to grasp firmly with the hand
to fasten together with or as if with a clasp
Derived forms of clasp
clasper, nounWord Origin for clasp
C14: of uncertain origin; compare Old English
clyppan to embrace
Medical definitions for clasp
clasp
[ klăsp ]
n.
A part of a removable partial denture that directly retains or stabilizes a denture.