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• grasp (something) tightly with one's hand.

• "he clasped her arm"

Similar: grasp, grip, clutch, hold tightly, hang on to, cling to, take hold of, seize, grab,

• fasten (something) with a small brooch or similar device.

• "one modest emerald clasped her robe"

• a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.

• "a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp"

Similar: fastener, fastening, catch, clip, pin, hook, hook and eye, buckle, hasp, lock, fibula,

• an embrace.

• "we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching"

Similar: embrace, hug, cuddle, hold, squeeze, grip, grasp,

Origin: Middle English: of unknown origin.

• shake hands with fervour or affection.
"they clasped hands and slapped each other on the back"

• press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced.
"he lay on his back with his hands clasped behind his head"