as in grip
the act or manner of holding
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
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as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
clasped a crayon and began drawing
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Recent Examples of clasp
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
An arcing flat handlebar (above) comes as stock, as do reasonable forward controls, a dished seat and a clever tiny but informative LCD screen built into the handlebar clasp.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Thierry Frémaux, who runs the Cannes Film Festival and the Lumière Institute—where this impromptu ceremony unfolded last month—clasped her in an avuncular embrace.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Each backer's package will include The Drop device, a premium leather band, a magnetic pin clasp and a USB-C charging cable.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
An arcing flat handlebar (above) comes as stock, as do reasonable forward controls, a dished seat and a clever tiny but informative LCD screen built into the handlebar clasp.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
But there Darnold was at Soldier Field, clasping his helmet with both hands and listening to coach Kevin O’Connell’s play calls.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Thierry Frémaux, who runs the Cannes Film Festival and the Lumière Institute—where this impromptu ceremony unfolded last month—clasped her in an avuncular embrace.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
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There are a couple of programmable buttons around back, rumble motors in the grips, and a handy multi-function button.Simon Hill, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Much of the Midwest has been in the grips of severely cold temperatures, with thick snow falling across many states.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Colvin then turned to hug reporter Liz Kreutz, who watched the reunion.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Meghan hugged a woman affected by the disaster as the pair wore dust masks to help protect them from the aftermath of the blaze.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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As for 100 Vail Road, Tye Stockton of Compass holds the listing.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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The former Unilever executive assumed a title previously held by Chanel co-owner Alain Wertheimer, who became global executive chair of the company.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cyber Skills Need To Match Modern Threats To keep pace with threats, cyber professionals must have a strong grasp on the tactics of today's bad actors and the proper measures to defend against them.Todd Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Fubo, which is sports-focused with an emphasis on giving cord-cutters a way to watch their local teams, had argued Venu would have solidified those three networks’ grasp on sports broadcasts and create an uncompetitive market.David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The phone still at his ear, Dev crouched to the floor, his head cradled in the crook of his elbow.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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The photo sees Blanchard in a hospital bed, cradling the newborn with Urker. TMZ reports that Blanchard gave birth on Dec. 28, the one-year anniversary of her early release from prison, after serving roughly eight years of her 10-year sentence.Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Herzog’s version centers on Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) venturing to the castle of Count Dracula (Kinski), who takes an interest in Harker’s wife, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani).Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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