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Clasp (noun)
A holder, particularly one that clasps.
“I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!”
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Clasp (noun)
An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.
“He took her hand in a firm clasp.”
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Clasp (verb)
To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.
“They clasped hands and parted as friends.”
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Clasp (verb)
To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.
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Hasp (noun)
A clasp, especially a metal strap fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a hook for fastening a door.
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Hasp (noun)
A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on.
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Hasp (noun)
An instrument for cutting the surface of grassland; a scarifier.
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Hasp (verb)
to shut or fasten with a hasp
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Clasp (verb)
grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand
“he clasped her arm”
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Clasp (verb)
place (one’s arms) around something so as to hold it tightly
“Kate’s arms were clasped around her knees”
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Clasp (verb)
hold (someone) tightly
“he clasped Joanne in his arms”
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Clasp (verb)
fasten (something) with a small brooch or similar device
“one modest emerald clasped her robe”
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Clasp (noun)
a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together
“a gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp”
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Clasp (noun)
a silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present
“he received the Queen’s medal with four clasps”
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Clasp (noun)
an embrace
“we embraced, a tight clasp with cheeks touching”
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Clasp (noun)
a grasp or handshake
“he took her hand in a firm clasp”
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Hasp (noun)
a slotted hinged metal plate forming part of a fastening for a door or lid, fitted over a loop and secured by a pin or padlock
“the hut was always locked by a large padlock securing a hasp”
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Hasp (noun)
a slotted hinged plate on a trunk or suitcase with a projecting piece which is secured by the lock.
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Hasp (verb)
lock (a door, window, or lid) by securing the hasp over the loop of the fastening
“she went to the window and hasped it”