Definition of clasp

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Clasp (v. t.) To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.

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Cope :: Cope (n.) An ecclesiastical vestment or cloak, semicircular in form, reaching from the shoulders nearly to the feet, and open in front except at the top, where it is united by a band or clasp. It is worn in processions and on some other occasions..
Portcrayon :: Portcrayon (n.) A metallic handle with a clasp for holding a crayon.
Agraffe :: Agraffe (n.) A hook or clasp.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..
Hold :: Hold (n.) The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay..
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Fibula :: Fibula (n.) A brooch, clasp, or buckle..
Clasper :: Clasper (n.) One who, or that which, clasps, as a tendril..
Amplectant :: Amplectant (a.) Clasping a support; as, amplectant tendrils..
Embracement :: Embracement (n.) A clasp in the arms; embrace.
Clasper :: Clasper (n.) One of a pair of male copulatory organs, developed on the anterior side of the ventral fins of sharks and other elasmobranchs. See Illust. of Chimaera..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
Stemless :: Stem-clasping (a.) Embracing the stem with its base; amplexicaul; as a leaf or petiole.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Hug :: Hug (v. t.) To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
Reclasp :: Reclasp (v. i.) To clasp or unite again.
Infibulation :: Infibulation (n.) The act of attaching a ring, clasp, or frame, to the genital organs in such a manner as to prevent copulation..
Jackknife :: "Jackknife (n.) A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife..
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