Finesentence logo

Clasp: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”’
Add to dictionary

clasp

 

[ klรฆsp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

metal fastening device

A clasp is a device, typically made of metal, used to fasten or secure objects together. It often consists of two interlocking parts that can be pressed or snapped together.

Synonyms

buckle, fastener, hook

Examples of usage

  • The necklace had a beautiful gold clasp.
  • She struggled to open the clasp on her bracelet.
  • I heard the clasp click shut.
Context #2 | Verb

hold tightly

To clasp means to hold something tightly in your hand or arms.

Synonyms

embrace, grasp, grip

Examples of usage

  • She clasped the bouquet of flowers.
  • He clasped her hand in his.

Translations

Translations of the word "clasp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fecho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅˆเคธเฅเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spange

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gesper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัั‚ั–ะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapiฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•™ใ‚้‡‘ (ใจใ‚ใŒใญ, tomegane)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ broche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑธ์‡  (geolsoe)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spona

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spona

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃ็Žฏ (kรฒuhuรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sponka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smekkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปะผะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ (saketi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑfฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ broche

Etymology

The word 'clasp' originated from the Old English word 'clรฆps', which meant 'a grip or grasp'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a fastening device or to holding something tightly. The concept of clasping objects together has been essential for human survival and organization since ancient times, leading to the development of various types of clasps for different purposes.

See also: clasps.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,202, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.