clasping
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of clasping
Example Sentences
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Then the beetle seeks out an ant — climbing on top of it, clasping its antennae in its jaws and scooping up its pheromones with brush-like legs.
From Los Angeles Times
His brothers and wife, clasping hands, sat in the first row watching.
From Los Angeles Times
“My heavens!” she whispered, clasping her hands to her bosom.
From Literature
On the coastal road at Playa Canizo, a man in a straw hat and sodden fatigues, clasping an equally wet suitcase, thrust out his left arm, hoping for a ride to safety.
From Barron's
On Saturday, he knew, walking toward home plate and clasping hands with Will Smith.
From Los Angeles Times
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