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clasp
The definition of a clasp is something that holds two things together, or a firm hold.
(noun)- An example of a clasp is a belt buckle.
- An example of a clasp is a solid handshake.
Clasp means to hold or grip tightly, or attach two or more things together.
(verb)- An example of clasp is keeping a firm hold on a child's hand when approaching a busy street.
- An example of clasp is a mountain climber hooking a line to the side of a mountain for support.
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See clasp in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a fastening, as a hook, buckle, or catch, to hold two things or parts together
- the act of holding or grasping; embrace
- a grip of the hand
- a metal bar attached to the ribbon of a military decoration to show a subsequent award of the same medal or to specify the type or place of service
Origin: ME claspe, clapse; ? akin to OE clyppan, clasp: see clip
transitive verb
- to fasten with or as with a clasp
- to hold tightly with the arms or hands; grasp firmly; embrace
- to grip with the hand
- to entwine about; cling to
Origin: ME claspen < the n.
Related Forms:
- clasper noun
See clasp in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A fastening, such as a hook or buckle, used to hold two or more objects or parts together.
- a. An embrace or hug.b. A grip or grasp of the hand.
- A small metal bar or other device attached to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate the action or service for which it was awarded or an additional award of the same medal.
- To fasten with or as if with a clasp.
- To hold in a tight embrace.
- To grip firmly in or with the hand; grasp.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English claspe
Origin: , probably ultimately from Old English clyppan, to grasp, hold
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