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clasp
[ klasp, klahsp ]
/ klæsp, klɑsp /
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noun
verb (used with object), clasped or (Archaic) claspt [klaspt, klahspt]; /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.
verb (used without object), clasped or (Archaic) claspt [klaspt, klahspt]; /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.
to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.
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Origin of clasp
OTHER WORDS FROM clasp
in·ter·clasp, verb (used with object)re·clasp, verb (used with object)Words nearby clasp
clary, -clase, clash, Clashing Rocks, -clasis, clasp, clasper, claspers, clasping, clasp knife, clasp-knife spasticity
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British Dictionary definitions for clasp
clasp
/ (klɑːsp) /
noun
a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together
a firm grasp, hold, or embrace
military a bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to indicate either a second award or the battle, campaign, or reason for its award
verb (tr)
to hold in a firm grasp
to grasp firmly with the hand
to fasten together with or as if with a clasp
Derived forms of clasp
clasper, nounWord Origin for clasp
C14: of uncertain origin; compare Old English clyppan to embrace
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Medical definitions for clasp
clasp
[ klăsp ]
n.
A part of a removable partial denture that directly retains or stabilizes a denture.
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