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clasp
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- pronunciation:
- klaesp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a device with two parts that fit together, used to fasten something.
The clasp broke and I lost my bracelet.- synonyms:
- fastener
- similar words:
- clip, hook, latch, pin
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| definition 2: |
a grasping or gripping with a hand or arm, or as if with a hand or arm.
He would not loosen his tight clasp on her diary.Fear had him in its clasp!- synonyms:
- clutch, grasp, grip, squeeze
- similar words:
- embrace, handshake, hold, hug
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| related words: |
brace, buckle, catch, clamp, grasp, lock |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clasps, clasping, clasped |
| definition 1: |
to fasten with a clasp.
He carefully clasped the string of pearls around her neck.- synonyms:
- fasten
- similar words:
- clip, hook, pin
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| definition 2: |
to grasp or grip with a hand or arm, or something like a hand or arm.
She clasped my hand in hers.
- synonyms:
- clutch, grasp, grip, hold
- antonyms:
- release
- similar words:
- clench
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| related words: |
buckle, clamp, embrace, fasten, grab, latch, press, seize, shake, stick, wring |
| derivation: |
clasper (n.) |
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