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to clasp

to clasp

3 3.0
To fasten something with a small hook or buckle
  • verb
  • /klæsp/
translation icon : abrochar
  • The teacher asked the students to clasp their hands together while listening.
  • clasped it shut

It attaches here and here and clasps here.

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Examples

  • So I'm just going to free clasp it really quick.

    Garden Answer

  • The man fitted a key into a lock clasped through two links of chain securing the canoes.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Andrea stands at a bus stop with a plastic purse clasped to her breast.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Catherine's arms reach out to him, but Novak clasps her hand and presses.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • When they found Robin, she was facedown, a red rag with white paint clasped in her fist.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • A small brooch of pearls and sapphires was clasped to her neckline.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • She clasped the necklace around her neck to keep it secure.

  • He clasped his hands in prayer as he sat quietly.

Synonyms

to lock
vsto clasp
∞ 1.0

To fasten something with a key so other people cannot open it

is about closing with simple fasteners rather than focusing on confinement
to secure
vsto clasp
347 3.3

To fasten firmly so it cannot move or be taken

focuses on using small closable devices rather than general securing methods
to bind
vsto clasp
132 3.2

To tie something tightly with rope or string

uses small mechanical closers instead of wrapping objects with cord for hold
to buckle
vsto clasp
88 1.6

To fasten a belt or strap with a clasp

is the general action of securing with a small closing device
to tie up
vsto clasp
74 2.2

Fasten something with rope so it cannot move

is about small closures and devices rather than binding with long cordage
to fasten
vsto clasp
68 1.6

Hold something in place so it cannot move

specifies securing with small adjustable metal closures rather than broad methods
to latch
vsto clasp
58 2.5

To fasten a door or gate with a small metal part

covers fastening with a range of small devices not only single catches
to zip
vsto clasp
55 1.0

To close something by moving a sliding tab that joins two rows of teeth

uses small fasteners but not necessarily rapid continuous teeth closures
to strap
vsto clasp
52 2.9

To fasten something with a band so it stays in place

uses small closing devices rather than broad supportive bands for fastening
to anchor
vsto clasp
51 3.4

To hold something in place so it does not move

focuses on small closable devices instead of heavy fixtures that hold position
to clamp
vsto clasp
47 3.3

Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving

involves small closing devices for regular use rather than heavy squeezing tools
to band
vsto clasp
30 3.3

To tie things together with a loop of material

prefers small closable fasteners rather than broad strips for holding objects
to tether
vsto clasp
23 4.4

To tie an animal or object so it cannot move away

is about general small closable fastenings rather than tying for movement restriction
to clip
vsto clasp
19 1.0

To fasten things together using a small metal or plastic device

involves closing with a built-in small device rather than a separate fastener
to lash
vsto clasp
14 4.7

To fasten something securely with rope or cord

focuses on small closable devices rather than heavy rope or chain tying
to rope
vsto clasp
11 1.0

To tie or secure something with a strong cord

uses small closeable devices rather than wrapping with cord for fastening
to padlock
vsto clasp
11 3.4

To fasten something using a small metal lock with a U-shaped bar

covers fastening by small closing tools but not necessarily by locks
to cinch
vsto clasp
8 5.5

To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip

means general securing without the specific quick strap tightening action
to rivet
vsto clasp
  • Specialized
6 5.3

To join pieces with a metal pin pushed through holes and hammered flat

is about temporary or repeatable fastenings rather than permanent metal joining
to knot
vsto clasp
5 1.0

To tie rope or string so it holds

relies on fasteners that close mechanically not tying loops for strength
to hoop
vsto clasp
5 7.8

To fasten something with a metal band to make it stronger

uses small closing devices instead of reinforcing bands around objects
to truss
vsto clasp
4 7.0

To tie the legs and wings of a bird so it cooks evenly

uses small readily opened fasteners rather than firm binding for stability
to belay
vsto clasp
  • Specialized
4 9.1

To tie a rope to something to hold it for safety, for example when climbing or docking a boat

is about small device fastenings rather than rope safety techniques for support
to zipper
vsto clasp
  • US
4 2.3

To close clothes or bags by moving a sliding piece along two rows of teeth

refers to fastening with a small device not only textile joining parts
to lash together
vsto clasp
1 4.4

To tie things together with rope to hold them in place

is about small closure devices rather than tying multiple items together
to clinch
vsto clasp
1 4.8

To bend the end of a nail to hold things together

is more general and does not require permanent metal deformation
to reclasp
vsto clasp
7.9

To fasten a strap or chain again so it stays closed

is for fastening in general not specifically for doing it again
to hasp
vsto clasp
9.6

To fasten a door or box with a hinged metal plate and lock it

describes fastening with general small closers instead of specific plate and loop systems

Antonyms

to detach
16 3.9

To take something off from what it is connected to

to unfasten
5 3.4

To open something by undoing a button or zipper

Compounds

clasp knife
  • Archaic
1 6.4

A large folding knife with blades that fold into the handle

How Secure

to lock
∞ 1.0
to fasten
68 1.6
to clasp
3 3.0
to hook
290 1.0
to clip
19 1.0
to attach
459 2.5

Surface Forms

clasp infinitive
clasped past
clasped past participle
clasping present participle
clasps third person singular

Etymology

Clasp also grew to mean a small hook or buckle because it 'holds' things together like a hand, so to clasp a strap is to fasten it securely.