1
a
: a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
b
: a device (such as a bar) attached to a military medal to indicate an additional award of the medal or the action or service for which it was awarded
2
: a holding or enveloping with or as if with the hands or arms
clasped; clasping; clasps
Examples of clasp in a Sentence
Noun
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 hurt
Verb
She clasped her purse shut.
He clasped the keys to his belt.
He clasped her hand gently.
She clasped her son in her arms.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
The Princess of Wales wore a red dress by Catherine Walker with a bow detail and matching hat by Gina Foster, and appeared to accessorize with Queen Elizabeth's four-strand Garrard pearl choker with diamond clasp and Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl drop earrings.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Alec is visibly disturbed by the news, pushing his chair back and clasping his hand to his face, stunned into silence.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
To accept her iHeartRadio Music Award, via video call, the Eras Tour icon wore a long-sleeve black T-shirt, a pleated plaid skirt, and a silver necklace with a front clasp shaped like a snake head.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
The Princess of Wales wore a red dress by Catherine Walker with a bow detail and matching hat by Gina Foster, and appeared to accessorize with Queen Elizabeth's four-strand Garrard pearl choker with diamond clasp and Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl drop earrings.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The brackets themselves were easy to use and clasped down with ample confidence.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Alec is visibly disturbed by the news, pushing his chair back and clasping his hand to his face, stunned into silence.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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clasp
1 of 2 noun1
: a device for holding together objects or parts of something
2
: a holding or embracing with or as if with the hands or arms
Medical Definition
clasp
noun
: a device designed to encircle a tooth to hold a denture in place
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