Definitions for clasp
klæsp, klɑspclasp

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. clasp(noun)

   a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

2. clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold(verb)

   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"

3. clasp(verb)

   hold firmly and tightly

4. brooch, clasp(verb)

   fasten with or as if with a brooch

5. buckle, clasp(verb)

   fasten with a buckle or buckles

6. clasp(verb)

   grasp firmly

   "The child clasped my hands"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. clasp(Noun)

   A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

   I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!

2. clasp(Noun)

   An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

   He took her hand in a firm clasp.

3. clasp(Verb)

   To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

   They clasped hands and parted as friends.

Origin: 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Clasp(verb)

   to shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp)

2. Clasp(verb)

   to inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace

3. Clasp(verb)

   to surround and cling to; to entwine about

4. Clasp(noun)

   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

5. Clasp(noun)

   a close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand

Origin: [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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 »

1. calps, claps, scalp

2. Calps

3. Claps

4. Scalp

How to pronounce clasp?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clasp in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clasp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of clasp in a Sentence

1. Marjorie Holmes:

   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.

2. I Ching:

   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.

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