Synonyms for clasp

Synonyms for (noun) clasp

Synonyms: grasp, grip, hold, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches

Definition: the act of grasping

Usage: he released his clasp on my arm; he has a strong grip for an old man; she kept a firm hold on the railing

Similar words: prehension, taking hold, seizing, grasping

Definition: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


Synonyms: clasp

Definition: a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast

Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place


Synonyms for (verb) clasp

Synonyms: clasp

Definition: hold firmly and tightly

Similar words: grasp, hold on

Definition: hold firmly


Synonyms: clasp

Definition: grasp firmly

Usage: The child clasped my hands

Similar words: prehend, seize, clutch

Definition: take hold of; grab

Usage: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter; She clutched her purse; The mother seized her child by the arm; Birds of prey often seize small mammals


Synonyms: clasp, buckle

Definition: fasten with a buckle or buckles

Similar words: fix, fasten, secure

Definition: cause to be firmly attached

Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man


Synonyms: brooch, clasp

Definition: fasten with or as if with a brooch

Similar words: fix, fasten, secure

Definition: cause to be firmly attached

Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man


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