What does clasp mean?
Definitions for clasp
klæsp, klɑspclasp
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word clasp.
Princeton's WordNet
claspnoun
a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, holdverb
the act of grasping
"he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
claspverb
hold firmly and tightly
brooch, claspverb
fasten with or as if with a brooch
buckle, claspverb
fasten with a buckle or buckles
claspverb
grasp firmly
"The child clasped my hands"
Wiktionary
claspnoun
A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.
I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!
Etymology: Noun dated in the 13th Century and verb dated in the late 14th Century ; from claspe, possible modification of clapse, which is from . Related to enclasp.
claspnoun
An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.
He took her hand in a firm clasp.
Etymology: Noun dated in the 13th Century and verb dated in the late 14th Century ; from claspe, possible modification of clapse, which is from . Related to enclasp.
claspverb
To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.
They clasped hands and parted as friends.
Etymology: Noun dated in the 13th Century and verb dated in the late 14th Century ; from claspe, possible modification of clapse, which is from . Related to enclasp.
Webster Dictionary
Claspverb
to shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp)
Etymology: [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
Claspverb
to inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace
Etymology: [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
Claspverb
to surround and cling to; to entwine about
Etymology: [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
Claspnoun
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
Etymology: [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
Claspnoun
a close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand
Etymology: [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Clasp
klasp, n. a hook for fastening: an embrace.—v.t. to fasten with a clasp: to enclose and hold in the hand or arms: to embrace.—ns. Clasp′er, that which clasps: the tendril of a plant; Clasp′ing; Clasp′-knife, a knife the blade of which folds into the handle. [M. E. clapse, from the root of A.S. clyppan, to embrace. See Clip.]
Anagrams for clasp »
calps, claps, scalp
Calps
Claps
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clasp in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clasp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of clasp in a Sentence
He who possesses the source of Enthusiasm Will achieve great things. Doubt not. You will gather friends around you As a hair clasp gathers the hair.
What feeling is so nice as a child's hand in yours So small, so soft and warm, like a kitten huddling in the shelter of your clasp.
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Translations for clasp
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- тока, захващам, закопчалка, закопчавамBulgarian
- sevřítCzech
- Griff, greifen, SpangeGerman
- broche, hebilla, agarrar, manija, corcheteSpanish
- tarrautua, kouristaa, puristaaFinnish
- fermoir, serrerFrench
- ճարմանդArmenian
- agrafoIdo
- stringere, agguantare, fermaglio, serrare, fibbia, gancioItalian
- 留め金, 締め金, クラスプJapanese
- копец, зграпчиMacedonian
- haak, gesp, schakel, greep, kram, knip, slot, omklemmen, omhelzing, handdrukDutch
- agarrarPortuguese
- apucaRomanian
- застёжкаRussian
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