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Clasped: meaning, definitions and examples

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clasped

 

[ klæst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

holding tightly

Clasped refers to the act of grasping or holding something securely with one's hand or fingers. It can also imply a form of embrace or a tight grip that conveys affection or urgency.

Synonyms

clutched, grasped, held

Examples of usage

  • She clasped her hands in prayer.
  • He clasped the necklace tightly in his fingers.
  • The child clasped his mother’s hand as they crossed the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "clasped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apertado

🇮🇳 क्लैस्प्ड

🇩🇪 gekniffen

🇮🇩 digenggam

🇺🇦 схоплений

🇵🇱 zaciśnięty

🇯🇵 握り締めた

🇫🇷 serré

🇪🇸 agarrado

🇹🇷 sıkı sıkı tutulmuş

🇰🇷 잡힌

🇸🇦 ممسوك

🇨🇿 stisknutý

🇸🇰 stlačený

🇨🇳 紧握的

🇸🇮 stisnjen

🇮🇸 klemmdur

🇰🇿 құшақталған

🇬🇪 მკაცრად შეკრული

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 apretado

Etymology

The word 'clasp' originates from the Old English 'clyppian', which means 'to embrace, to clasp'. This term has Germanic roots, corresponding to similar words in other Germanic languages, signifying the act of holding or gripping. Over time, 'clasp' evolved and was used both as a noun, referring to a device for holding things together, and as a verb to describe the action of holding or gripping. The transformation from 'clyppian' to 'clasp' involved shifts in phonetics and morphology, reflecting the changes in the English language through the centuries. The use of 'clasped' can be linked to the deep human instinct of holding things close, whether for safety, affection, or necessity, making it a common term in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,940, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.