Clasp
21clasp — I n. a tie clasp II v. (d; tr.) to clasp to (she clasped the baby to her bosom) * * * [klɑːsp] a tie clasp (d; tr.) to clasp to (she clasped the baby to her bosom) …
22clasp — 1 noun 1 (C) a small metal object for fastening a bag, belt, piece of jewellery etc 2 (singular) a tight hold; grip 1 (1): the firm, reassuring clasp of her hand 2 verb (T) 1 to hold someone or something tightly, closing your fingers or arms… …
23CLASP — The program in Culture, Language, and Social Practice (CLASP) is a graduate certificate program at the University of Colorado at Boulder offering a curriculum in various areas of sociocultural linguistics. The program is lead by sociocultural… …
24clasp — /klæsp / (say klasp), /klasp / (say klahsp) noun 1. a device, usually of metal, for fastening things or parts together; any fastening or connection; anything that clasps. 2. a grasp; an embrace. 3. a military decoration consisting of a small… …
25clasp — verb ADVERB ▪ firmly, tightly ▪ She clasped her bag tightly as she walked through the crowd. ▪ gently, lightly, loosely ▪ together …
26clasp — verb 1》 grasp tightly with one s hand. ↘place (one s arms) around something so as to hold it tightly. ↘embrace (someone) closely. 2》 fasten with a clasp. noun 1》 a device with interlocking parts, for fastening things together. 2》 an… …
27clasp — 1. verb 1) Ruth clasped his hand Syn: grasp, grip, clutch, hold tightly; take hold of, seize, grab 2) he clasped Joanne in his arms Syn: embrace, hug, enfold, fold, envelop …
28clasp — 1. verb Ruth clasped him to her Syn: grasp, grip, clutch, hold, squeeze, seize, grab, embrace, hug 2. noun 1) a gold clasp Syn: fastener, catch, clip …
29clasp — [[t]klæsp, klɑsp[/t]] n. 1) a device, usu. 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) mil a small bar, star, etc., affixed to a military decoration to indicate that …
30clasp — I. noun Etymology: Middle English claspe Date: 14th century 1. a. a device (as a hook) for holding objects or parts together b. a device (as a bar) attached to a military medal to indicate an additional award of the medal or the action or service …
