Definition of clasp

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Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..

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Ephod :: Ephod (n.) A part of the sacerdotal habit among Jews, being a covering for the back and breast, held together on the shoulders by two clasps or brooches of onyx stones set in gold, and fastened by a girdle of the same stuff as the ephod. The ephod for the priests was of plain linen; that for the high priest was richly embroidered in colors. The breastplate of the high priest was worn upon the ephod in front..
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..
Hoop :: Hoop (v. t.) To clasp; to encircle; to surround.
Hug :: Hug (v. t.) To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
Fermillet :: Fermillet (n.) A buckle or clasp.
Broach :: Broach (n.) A clasp for fastening a garment. See Brooch.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power..
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Claspered :: Claspered (a.) Furnished with tendrils.
Hasp :: Hasp (n.) A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door..
Tendril :: Tendril (a.) Clasping; climbing as a tendril.
Vine :: Vine (n.) Hence, a climbing or trailing plant; the long, slender stem of any plant that trails on the ground, or climbs by winding round a fixed object, or by seizing anything with its tendrils, or claspers; a creeper; as, the hop vine; the bean vine; the vines of melons, squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbitaceous plants..
Fibula :: Fibula (n.) A brooch, clasp, or buckle..
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To surround and cling to; to entwine about.
Jackknife :: "Jackknife (n.) A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife..
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..
Mousing :: Mousing (n.) A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out..
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