Definitions for CLASP

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CLASP clasp

Spelling: [klasp, klahsp]

IPA: /klæsp, klɑsp/

Clasp is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 76 anagrams from letters in CLASP (aclps).

Definitions for CLASP

noun

1. a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing:
2. a firm grasp or grip:
3. a tight embrace:
4. a small bar or metal design, as a star, for affixing to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate that the bearer has been awarded the decoration an additional time.

verb (used with object)

1. to fasten with or as with a clasp.
2. to furnish with a clasp.
3. to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand:
4. to hold in a tight embrace; hug:

verb (used without object)

1. to embrace or hug:

Origin of CLASP

1275-1325; Middle English clasp (noun), claspen (v.), perhaps blend of clippen clip² and haspe hasp

Examples for CLASP

On the pink cotton inside lay a clasp of black onyx, on which was inlaid a curious symbol or letter in gold.

Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp.

He received the medal and clasp, Khedive's star and the 3rd class of the Medjidie.

Normally of good balance, I found myself reaching for the handrail, unable to clasp it for the refreshments in my hands.

She struggled weakly to free herself, and his clasp only tightened jealously.

So vigorous was her movement that Cassidy's clasp was thrown off the wrist.

She swayed a little, so that the officer tightened his clasp on her wrist.

The clasp was left for six weeks in the house between the time it was identified and collected into evidence.

She looked from one to the other, and all she could do was to clasp her hands and smile.

He lets her stare deep into his eyes, clasp his hands for meaningful conversation, caress his face, and even lean in for a kiss.