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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Ming Liu, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The dainty 8-millimeter strap wraps delicately around the wrist with genuine leather and a matching gold buckle clasp.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The players’ victory cries echoing off the walls, Al-Khelaifi greeted each of them in turn, clasping their heads between his hands and bellowing his congratulations into their ears.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The strap is a puffy rubber design in light gray, closed with a folding clasp.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The dainty 8-millimeter strap wraps delicately around the wrist with genuine leather and a matching gold buckle clasp.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
In the audience, Wade Sr. nodded slowly, his hands clasped.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The players’ victory cries echoing off the walls, Al-Khelaifi greeted each of them in turn, clasping their heads between his hands and bellowing his congratulations into their ears.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 25 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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