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Synonyms

clasping

American  
[klas-ping, klah-sping] / ˈklæs pɪŋ, ˈklɑ spɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of a leaf ) partly or wholly surrounding the stem.


Etymology

Origin of clasping

First recorded in 1870–75; clasp + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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His brothers and wife, clasping hands, sat in the first row watching.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

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 • Oct. 28, 2025

“He doesn’t know he was in a movie,” said Leonberg, clasping a happily wriggling Indy, who doesn’t register me on the other end of the Zoom interview.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

The card also shows Meghan hugging a young girl and Prince Harry clasping the hand of a man lying in bed.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

I did my best Mr. Neely impression, clasping my hands together while making my eyes go big and emphasizing Every.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller