clasp
noun
a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing.
have clasped
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present perfectof clasp.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In his deep, unwavering voice, Captain Johnson, 51, has asked people to draw near and tell their stories, and his large hands have clasped countless others.
From New York Times ● Aug. 15, 2014
The delegate-hungry Taftmen, obeying the Biblical injunction to forgive their enemies seventy times seven times, have clasped Hallanan to their bosoms once more, and this time they expect him to stay clasped.
From Time Magazine Archive
Name a game, practically any game, and Americans have clasped it to their chests.
From Time Magazine Archive
I stepped forward—I would have clasped her to my bosom—but resolution forsook me—her presence awed me—I hesitated and faltered— 'Miss Forrester!'
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
His arms would have clasped her for that promise, but she eluded him and laughed.
From The Flute of the Gods by Marah Ellis Ryan
