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Synonyms for clasp
Synonyms: Noun
clench, grapple, grasp, grip, handgrip, handhold, hold
Synonyms: Verb
bear-hug, crush, embrace, enclasp, enfold, grasp, hug, strain
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Examples of clasp in a Sentence
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Can you fasten the clasp on this bracelet for me? be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurtVerb
She clasped her purse shut. He clasped the keys to his belt. He clasped her hand gently. She clasped her son in her arms.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Ann pressed the baby to her breast, and Olive saw the little thing, eyes closed, clasp on to the nipple. — Elizabeth Strout, The New Yorker, "Motherless Child," 29 July 2019 There's also a clasp inside for keeping your dog clipped in while in transit, preventing your doggo from taking an unplanned trip of his or her own. — Rachel King, Fortune, "Tips and Treats for Stress-Free Travel With Pets," 27 July 2019 Fuel: Propane | Cooking surface: 198 square inches This single-burner grill is built to handle the rugged conditions of travel cooking, with steel-rod fold-out legs and two substantial clasps securing its stainless-steel lid. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Your Ultimate Grill Buying Guide—Tested and Approved," 18 July 2019 The staff glues cracked shells shut and holds them together with wire, which is hooked to the bra clasp to stay put. — Scottie Andrew And Nadeem Muaddi, CNN, "Sometimes, all it takes to save an injured turtle is a bra. No, seriously," 29 June 2019 Fast forward to last weekend when the clasp came loose. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Single Dad Reunited with Late Wife’s Wedding Ring After Losing It on Vacation in Myrtle Beach," 1 Aug. 2019 Markle wore the $2,450 dress, which is quickly selling out, with Aquazzura heels, a $2,300 satin Gucci clutch featuring a delicate butterfly clasp, and a sleek low bun. — Krystin Arneson, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Wore an Elegant Jason Wu LBD for Her First Red Carpet With Prince Harry," 14 July 2019 The Traviata looks similar to the Royale, but features squared edges near its clasp. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Queen Elizabeth Has Carried the Same Three Launer Bags for Years, Because Like Her They Improve with Age," 9 Jan. 2019 The satin clutch with jewelry clasp is incredibly striking, and the perfect accessory for any Christmas party. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Just Paired a Jaw-Dropping White Ball Gown with One of Princess Diana's Rings," 25 Oct. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
And then, as if dealing with his public was just a little too taxing, 870 pushed into the pool behind him, clasped his forelimbs on his chest, raised his tail flippers up and fell asleep. — Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Newest rescued sea otter pups make their fuzzy debuts at Shedd," 15 Aug. 2019 Another pair were clasping each other’s shoulders like slow-dancing eighth graders, one of them weeping. — Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, "I Think I Hated This Tech Conference on Psychedelics," 8 June 2019 Right there, in the woman’s hands, clasped tenderly around her neighbor’s ribcage as if to suture a gashing sob, those downcast eyes that wouldn’t reach yours, those faces only known from the side. — Emmanuel Iduma, The New York Review of Books, "‘Gone Like a Meteor’: Epitaph for the Lost Youth of the Biafran War," 30 May 2019 In one of the photos, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kamala Harris are seen clasping hands and Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren are high-fiving while Representative Tulsi Gabbard looks on. — Brian Stelter, CNN, "Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz takes portraits of five women running for president," 2 July 2019 Squat Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, chest high, abs tight, and hands clasped in front of chest. — Rozalynn S. Frazier, Health.com, "This 30-Day Bodyweight Challenge Will Tone and Tighten Your Entire Body," 2 July 2019 Lupita Nyong’o stands ever elegant in a yoga pose, her hands clasped in prayer. Sifting through my own magazines is painful. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Sorry Marie Kondo—I Love Mess!," 12 Feb. 2019 Rodinesque—evoking, in form and spirit, Rodin’s crouching figures, entwined lovers and clasping hands. — Lance Esplund, WSJ, "‘The Nature of Arp’ Review: Revolutionary Forms," 30 Oct. 2018 Sun appeared surprised, clasping his hands to his face, but quickly sat on the lane rope and raised both arms in the air as a mix of cheers and boos rang out. — Beth Harris, baltimoresun.com, "China’s Sun Yang gets shunned again on podium at world swimming championships," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clasp.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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