Looking for the meaning of the word CLASPS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLASPS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Clasp
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klɑːsp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
grasp (something) tightly with one's hand
Short Definition:grasp tightly
Examples:- he clasped her arm
Definition:
fasten (something) with a small brooch or similar device
Short Definition:fasten
Examples:- one modest emerald clasped her robe
Word: Clasp
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klɑːsp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together
Short Definition:fastening device
Examples:- a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp
Definition:
an embrace
Short Definition:embrace
Examples:- we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching
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