Clasping: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
clasping
[ หklรฆspษชล ]
holding tightly
Clasping refers to the action of grasping or holding something tightly with the hand or other body parts. This can involve wrapping the fingers around an object or embracing it with both arms. Clasping is often used to convey affection or protection, as when one person clasps another in a hug. The act of clasping can also imply a sense of security, as in securely holding onto a valuable item.
Synonyms
clenching, embracing, grasping, holding.
Examples of usage
- She was clasping her bag tightly as she walked through the crowd.
- He clasped her hand during the scary movie.
- The child was clasping his teddy bear close to his chest.
Translations
Translations of the word "clasping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agarrando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคฟเคชเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Umklammern
๐ฎ๐ฉ memeluk
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฟะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zaciskanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท serrage
๐ช๐ธ agarrar
๐น๐ท sฤฑkma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ก๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุถ
๐จ๐ฟ svรญrรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zovretie
๐จ๐ณ ๆกไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ stiskanje
๐ฎ๐ธ klemja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐะฟ ะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ agarrar
Etymology
The word 'clasp' originates from the Middle English term 'claspe', which itself comes from the Old English 'cleapsian', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to embrace'. This root can be traced back even further to Proto-Germanic 'klapลnฤ ', signifying the action of holding or gripping. Over time, the usage of the term expanded to include various forms of fastening or holding together objects, not just in the context of the human touch. The verb form 'clasping' signifies the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action and has been adopted in various contexts including emotional or physical expressions of unity or security.