clasp
[noun]
Synonyms:
- fastening, brooch, buckle, catch, clip, fastener, grip, hook, pin
- grasp, embrace, grip, hold, hug
[verb]
Synonyms:
- grasp, clutch, embrace, grip, hold, hug, press, seize, squeeze
- fasten, connect

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English Thesaurus: hold, grip, clutch, clasp, get/take hold of something, ...

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I. clasp¹ /klɑːsp $ klæsp/ noun

1. [countable] a small metal object for fastening a bag, belt, piece of jewellery etc

2. [singular] a tight hold Synonym : grip:
the firm clasp of her hand

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II. clasp² verb [transitive] written

1. to hold someone or something tightly, closing your fingers or arms around them Synonym : grip:
A baby monkey clasps its mother’s fur tightly.
clasp your hands/arms around/behind something
Fenella leaned forward, clasping her hands around her knees.
She stood with her hands clasped tightly together.
clasp somebody/something in your hands/arms
She clasped the photograph in her hands.
clasp somebody to your chest/bosom (=hold someone tightly with your arms)

2. to fasten something with a clasp

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clasp
verb
ADV. tightly She clasped her bag tightly as she walked through the crowd.
lightly, loosely | warmly He clasped my hand warmly in welcome.
together She faced Will, her hands clasped together.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

hold to have something in your hand, hands, or arms:
Maria came in holding a letter.
Can I hold the baby?
grip to hold something very tightly and not let it go:
He gripped her arm so she couldn’t walk away.
Jenny gripped the side of the boat to steady herself.
clutch to hold something tightly, especially because you do not want to drop or lose it:
A businessman hurried past, clutching his briefcase.
The little girl clutched onto his hand.
clasp written to hold someone or something tightly, closing your fingers or arms around them:
She was clasping a bunch of small summer flowers.
He clasped her in his arms and kissed her.
get/take hold of something to take something in your hand or hands and hold it:
I took hold of the handle and pulled as hard as I could.
Quickly – try and get hold of that frog!
grasp written to take hold of something firmly, especially in a determined way:
She grasped the lowest branch and pulled herself up into the tree.
grab to take hold of something suddenly and often violently:
He grabbed my bag and ran off with it.
The other man grabbed hold of (=suddenly took hold of ) my arms and threatened me with a knife.
seize /siːz/ written to take hold of something suddenly and often violently:
A police officer ran after him and seized the gun.
hang on (to something) to hold on to something or someone tightly to support yourself:
He hung on to the rail at the back of the motorbike.
Hang on tight!
keep hold of something to continue to hold something:
Greg was struggling to keep hold of the dog.
She tried to take her hand away but he kept hold of it.
a tight/firm hold
Rose had a tight hold of her hand.
tighten your hold
Maria winced as Luke tightened his hold on her fingers.
loosen/relax your hold
Laughing, he loosened his hold until she could pull her arms free.
release your hold (=stop holding something)
As soon as his fingers released their hold, Robyn turned and ran.
catch/grab/seize etc hold of something (=start holding something quickly and firmly)
She grabbed hold of the letter and tore it open.
have hold of something (=be holding something)
Nathan had hold of her hand again.

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