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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Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
Clasper :: Clasper (n.) One who, or that which, clasps, as a tendril..
Strap :: Strap (n.) A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine..
Fermillet :: Fermillet (n.) A buckle or clasp.
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..
Agraffe :: Agraffe (n.) A hook or clasp.
Inclip :: Inclip (v. t.) To clasp; to inclose.
Clip :: Clip (n.) A clasp or holder for letters, papers, etc..
Morse :: Morse (n.) A clasp for fastening garments 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..
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Tendril :: Tendril (a.) Clasping; climbing as a tendril.
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..
Cirrus :: Cirrus (n.) A tendril or clasper.
Stemless :: Stem-clasping (a.) Embracing the stem with its base; amplexicaul; as a leaf or petiole.
Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form..
Hug :: Hug (v. t.) To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
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..
Pectoral :: Pectoral (n.) A clasp or a cross worn on the breast.
Whittle :: Whittle (v. t.) To pare or cut off the surface of with a small knife; to cut or shape, as a piece of wood held in the hand, with a clasp knife or pocketknife..
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