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| clasp [ klasp ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle clasped, present participle clasp·ing, 3rd person present singular clasps) |
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1. hold somebody or something tightly: to hold somebody or something tightly with the hands or arms
  She clasped the baby tightly to herself in the surging crowd.
I clasped the handrail as the boat lurched.
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2. fasten things: to fasten or hold two things together with a device designed for this purpose
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noun (plural clasps) |
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1. small buckle or fastening: a small fastening for holding things such as bags or jewelry closed or together
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2. tight hold: a firm tight hold with the arms, a hand, or a device for fastening or holding things together
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3. identifying attachment on military medal: a small metal bar on the ribbon of a medal that identifies the military action or service for which the honor was awarded
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| [14th century. Origin ?] |
