enclasp

verb

in-ˈklasp How to pronounce enclasp (audio)
Definition of enclaspnext
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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  1. hug
  2. clasp
  3. cradle
Verb
  • 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
  • Colvin then turned to hug reporter Liz Kreutz, who watched the reunion.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of hug
Verb
  • The sports betting halls are reasonably active, though at a dozen gaming tables dealers stand and stare, waiting with hands clasped at the waist.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • At a time of year meant for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, the Craig family is clasping their hands in prayer.
    Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • 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
  • The post featured a photo of Blanchard in a hospital bed cradling a baby, with Urker leaning in.
    Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of cradle
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