Definition of clasp

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Clasp (n.) An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc..

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Strap :: Strap (n.) A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine..
Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form..
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..
Vine :: Vine (n.) Hence, a climbing or trailing plant; the long, slender stem of any plant that trails on the ground, or climbs by winding round a fixed object, or by seizing anything with its tendrils, or claspers; a creeper; as, the hop vine; the bean vine; the vines of melons, squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbitaceous plants..
Hug :: Hug (v. t.) To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
Fibula :: Fibula (n.) A brooch, clasp, or buckle..
Pectoral :: Pectoral (n.) A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
Infibulation :: Infibulation (n.) The act of attaching a ring, clasp, or frame, to the genital organs in such a manner as to prevent copulation..
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Fermillet :: Fermillet (n.) A buckle or clasp.
Cirrus :: Cirrus (n.) A tendril or clasper.
Embracement :: Embracement (n.) A clasp in the arms; embrace.
Jackknife :: "Jackknife (n.) A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife..
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Broach :: Broach (n.) A clasp for fastening a garment. See Brooch.
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc..
Mousing :: Mousing (n.) A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out..
Agraffe :: Agraffe (n.) A hook or clasp.
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