Definitions for clasper
ˈklæs pər, ˈklɑ spərclasper

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. claspernoun

   Anything that clasps

2. claspernoun

   Any of several appendages, in insects, crustacea and fish, that are used to clasp the female during copulation

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Claspernoun

   The tendrels or threads of creeping plants, by which they cling to other things for support.

   Etymology: from clasp.

   The tendrels or claspers of plants are given only to such species as have weak and infirm stalks. John Ray, on the Creation.

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1. Clasper

   In biology, a clasper is a male anatomical structure found in some groups of animals, used in mating. Male cartilaginous fish have claspers formed from the posterior portion of their pelvic fin which serve to channel semen into the female's cloaca during mating. The act of mating in some fish including sharks usually includes one of the claspers raised to allow water into the siphon through a specific orifice. The clasper is then inserted into the cloaca, where it opens like an umbrella to anchor its position. The siphon then begins to contract, expelling water and sperm. The claspers of many shark species have spines or hooks, which may hold them in place during copulation. Male chimaeras have cephalic claspers (tenacula) on their heads, which are thought to aid in holding the female during mating.In entomology, it is a structure in male insects that is used to hold the female during copulation (see Lepidoptera genitalia for more).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Claspernoun

   one who, or that which, clasps, as a tendril

2. Claspernoun

   one of a pair of organs used by the male for grasping the female among many of the Crustacea

3. Claspernoun

   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

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Clasper

   In biology, a clasper is a male anatomical structure found some groups of animals, used in mating. Male cartilaginous fish have claspers formed from the posterior portion of their pelvic fin which serve as intromittent organs used to channel semen into the female's cloaca during mating. The act of mating in some fish including sharks usually includes one of the claspers raised to allow water into the siphon through a specific orifice. The clasper is then inserted into the vagina, where it opens like an umbrella to anchor its position. The siphon then begins to contract expelling water and sperm. Male chimaeras have cephalic claspers on their heads, which are thought to aid in holding the female during mating. In entomology, it is a structure in male insects that is used to hold the female during copulation.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clasper

   a chitinized process, free or attached to the inner sides of harpes, valves or other lateral pieces, serving to hold the female parts during copulation: = the harpers of some authors.

Anagrams for clasper »

1. parcels

2. placers

3. reclasp

4. scalper

5. carpels

How to pronounce clasper?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clasper in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clasper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clasper
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=clasper
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clasper
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasper
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=clasper
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=clasper