clasp
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2.6
- noun
- /klæsp/
- I always have trouble undoing this clasp on my favorite bracelet.
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Watch on YouTubeYeah, this one clasp is an insanely rare piece of hardware.
- Yeah, this one clasp is an insanely rare piece of hardware.
- It's got the nice clasps at the front, seems to have some nice cups.
- It was Jasper, Jasper's insolent, handsome young face and silver clasp, Gray cloak and stiff stride.
- My fingers are too arthritic to work the little clasp.
- Kind of the back does have a clasp here.
- So it just has a basic sort of plastic clasp here in the back.
- How can you create, you know, these kind of one-size-fits-all bust bands with clasps at the back?
- It's got this weird little like kind of what you call this, like is it tortoise shell handle and a really beautiful and champagne gold snake clasp.
Examples
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The necklace was 18 inches long with a gold clasp.
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Release the clasp and the top and the bottom separate.
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And then the back has a clasp here to keep it together.
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Well, I see the clasp is broken.
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The clasp was broken, so... I fixed it.
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Look at the quality in this clasp.
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Honey, I can't get the clasp.
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I always have trouble undoing this clasp.
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I try to buckle my seat belt, but the clasp doesn't work.
Fiction book (2000) -
Carlos removed the ropes, unsnapped a series of small brass clasps, and pulled off the top.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
29
3.3
A strong fabric strip with tiny hooks and loops that stick together to fasten clothes or shoes
27
1.0
A piece of string or ribbon used to fasten things together
9
5.6
A device that holds or locks something closed
7
6.5
Something used to join two or more parts in building work
2
3.9
A thing that holds two parts together so they stay secure
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3.4
A part used to hold something in place
1
7.1
A bent nail end or knot that holds things together
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9.9
A knot used to hold things together
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3.4
A small thing on clothes or bags that joins two pieces by pressing two round parts together
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9.9
A narrow leather strap that fastens a sandal to the foot
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5.5
A small metal loop used to fasten clothing or hang small items
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7.0
A device or method that keeps something from moving
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Etymology
Clasp for a device is named after the action of holding; a clasp is a little hook or buckle that 'holds' two parts together, just as your hand would.