clasped
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past participleof clasp.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
claspnouna device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing. -
past tense formof clasp.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
claspnouna device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing.
Example Sentences
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During Slide Away, a man sinks to his knees and sings the lyrics, his hands clasped together as if in prayer.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The result at Deanna Evans is a series of shrines through which eyes consider us or hands, clasped in prayer or curved in a blessing, beckon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Guarded by elite army commandos, their mascot Aloka -- a stray dog rescued in India -- walked on a leash, drawing bows and clasped hands from devotees lining the route.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Eunhee could hardly get her words out through sobs as her teenage son clasped his hand to his mouth.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Later, just before lunch, when it was time for social studies, Mrs. Tracy clasped her hands together and looked around to get everyone’s attention.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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