Clasped Clasp Hold Tightly Arms Sth Hand Verb, Nounbre /Klɑːsp/Name /Klæsp

verb

1 ~ sth to hold sth tightly in your handHe leaned forward, his hands clasped tightlytogether. They clasped hands (= held each other's hands). I stood there, clasping the door handle.

2 ~ sb/sth to hold sb/sth tightly with your arms around themShe clasped the children in her arms. He clasped her to him. She clasped her arms tightly around him.3 ~ sth (+ adv./prep.) to fasten sth with a claspShe clasped the bracelet around her wrist.

noun

1 [countable] a device that fastens sth, such as a bag or the ends of a belt or a piece of jewellerythe clasp of a necklace/handbag

2 [singular] a tight hold with your hand or in your armsHe took her hand in his firm warm clasp.