clasp
1. [ verb ] hold firmly and tightly
Related terms: unclasp grasp embrace
2. [ noun ] (clothing) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
Related terms: fastener bag bracelet buckle
3. [ verb ] grasp firmly
Examples:

"The child clasped my hands"

Related terms: unclasp clutch seize
4. [ verb ] fasten with a buckle or buckles
Synonyms: buckle
Related terms: unbuckle fasten
5. [ verb ] fasten with or as if with a brooch
Synonyms: brooch
Related terms: fasten
6. [ noun ] the act of grasping
Synonyms: grip hold clutch clutches grasp clench
Examples:

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

Related terms: grasping embrace choke_hold wrestling_hold hold clutch grasp cling_to
Similar spelling:   closeup
  close_up
  Clasby