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View usage for: (klɑːsp, klæsp) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense clasps, present participle clasping, past tense, past participle clasped1. verbIf you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. She clasped the children to her. [VERB noun] He paced the corridor, hands clasped behind his back. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: grasp, hold, press, grip More Synonyms of clasp Clasp is also a noun. With one last clasp of his hand, she left him and went to her usual chair. 2. countable nounA clasp is a small device that fastens something. ...the clasp of her handbag. [+ of] More Synonyms of clasp (klɑːsp) noun1. a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together 2. a firm grasp, hold, or embrace 3. 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 (transitive)4. to hold in a firm grasp 5. to grasp firmly with the hand 6. to fasten together with or as if with a clasp Derived forms clasper (ˈclasper) noun Word origin C14: of uncertain origin; compare Old English clyppan to embrace clasp in American English (klæsp; klɑsp) noun1. a fastening, as a hook, buckle, or catch, to hold two things or parts together 2. the act of holding or grasping; embrace 4. a metal bar attached to the ribbon of a military decoration to show a subsequent award of the same medal or to specify the type or place of service verb transitive5. to fasten with or as with a clasp 6. to hold tightly with the arms or hands; grasp firmly; embrace 8. to entwine about; cling to Derived forms clasper (ˈclasper) noun Word origin ME claspe, clapse; ? akin to OE clyppan, clasp: see clip 2Examples of 'clasp' in a sentenceclasp British English: clasp / klɑːsp/ NOUN A clasp is a small metal fastening. ...the clasp of her handbag. - American English: clasp
- Arabic: إِبْزيـم
- Brazilian Portuguese: fivela
- Chinese: 扣子
- Croatian: kopča
- Czech: spona
- Danish: håndtryk
- Dutch: gesp
- European Spanish: cierre dispositivo
- Finnish: solki
- French: fermoir
- German: Klammer
- Greek: πόρπη
- Italian: fibbia
- Japanese: 留め金
- Korean: 걸쇠
- Norwegian: hekte
- Polish: klamra
- European Portuguese: fivela
- Romanian: cataramă
- Russian: застежка
- Latin American Spanish: cierre broche
- Swedish: spänne
- Thai: ตะขอ
- Turkish: toka
- Ukrainian: застібка
- Vietnamese: móc
British English: clasp VERB If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. She clasped the children to her. - American English: clasp
- Brazilian Portuguese: apertar
- Chinese: 握紧
- European Spanish: abrazar firmemente
- French: serrer
- German: umklammern
- Italian: stringere
- Japanese: 握りしめる
- Korean: 단단히 붙잡다
- European Portuguese: apertar
- Latin American Spanish: abrazar firmemente
Chinese translation of 'clasp' n (c) - [of necklace, bag]
扣(釦)子 (kòuzi) (颗, kē) - (= hold, embrace)
紧(緊)握 (jǐnwò)
vt - (= hold, embrace)
紧(緊)抱 (jǐnbào) (个(個), gè) he clasped her to him 他紧(緊)紧(緊)地抱住她 (tā jǐnjǐn de bàozhù tā)
Definition to grasp or embrace tightly Mary clasped the children to her desperately. Definition a firm grasp or embrace He gripped my hand in a strong clasp. Definition a fastening, such as a catch or hook, for holding things together She undid the clasp of the hooded cloak she was wearing. Synonyms grip snap pin clip fastener hasp press stud Definition to fasten together with a clasp Additional synonymsDefinition an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing a sapphire brooch Synonyms badge, pin, clip, fastening, claspDefinition a clasp for fastening together two loose ends, esp. of a belt or strap He wore a belt with a large brass buckle. Synonyms fastener, catch, clip, clasp, hasp Definition a device such as a hook, for fastening a door, window, or box Always fit windows with safety locks or catches. Synonyms fastener, hook, clip, bolt, latch, clasp, hasp, hook and eye, snib (Scottish), sneck (dialect, Scottish, NorthernEngland) |