Definition of clasp

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Clasp (v. t.) To surround and cling to; to entwine about.

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Fibula :: Fibula (n.) A brooch, clasp, or buckle..
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp)..
Cope :: Cope (n.) An ecclesiastical vestment or cloak, semicircular in form, reaching from the shoulders nearly to the feet, and open in front except at the top, where it is united by a band or clasp. It is worn in processions and on some other occasions..
Hold :: Hold (n.) The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay..
Amplexicaul :: Amplexicaul (a.) Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves..
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.
Slide :: Slide (n.) A clasp or brooch for a belt, or the like..
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
Reclasp :: Reclasp (v. i.) To clasp or unite again.
Infold :: Infold (v. t.) To clasp with the arms; to embrace.
Clasped :: Clasped (imp. & p. p.) of Clas.
Infibulation :: Infibulation (n.) The act of attaching a ring, clasp, or frame, to the genital organs in such a manner as to prevent copulation..
Amplectant :: Amplectant (a.) Clasping a support; as, amplectant tendrils..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) A peculiar mode of clasping the hand, by which members of a secret association recognize or greet, one another; as, a masonic grip..
Stemless :: Stem-clasping (a.) Embracing the stem with its base; amplexicaul; as a leaf or petiole.
Unclasp :: Unclasp (v. t.) To loose the clasp of; to open, as something that is fastened, or as with, a clasp; as, to unclasp a book; to unclasp one's heart..
Clasper :: Clasper (n.) One who, or that which, clasps, as a tendril..
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