Clasps: meaning, definitions and examples

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clasps

 

[ klรฆsps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fastening device

Clasps are fastening devices used to hold things together, typically made of metal or plastic. They come in various shapes and sizes, such as hooks, buckles, or clips.

Synonyms

buckle, fastener, hook

Examples of usage

  • The clasp on my necklace broke, and now I can't wear it.
  • She used a clasp to secure the belt around her waist.
Context #2 | Verb

hold tightly

When you clasp something, you hold it tightly in your hand or arms. It can also refer to embracing someone or something closely.

Synonyms

embrace, grasp, grip

Examples of usage

  • She clasped the fragile vase carefully to move it to the shelf.
  • The mother clasped her child in a warm hug.

Translations

Translations of the word "clasps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fechos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verschlรผsse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengait

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapiฤ™cia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•™ใ‚้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermoirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cierres

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tokalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธˆ ์žฅ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spony

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spony

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฃๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaponke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spennur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปะณะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑfฤฑllar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cierres

Etymology

The word 'clasp' originated from the Old English word 'clรฆps', which means 'a grip with the hand'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe fastening devices and actions of holding tightly. The concept of clasps has evolved over time, with advancements in design and materials for various applications.

See also: clasp.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,438, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.