Clasping: meaning, definitions and examples

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clasping

 

[ หˆklรฆspษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agarrando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเคฟเคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umklammern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memeluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaciskanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใ‹ใ‚€ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agarrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žก๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุจุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zovretie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stiskanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klemja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 'klapลnฤ…', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,196, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.