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clasp

UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/

Translations

claspnoun
clasps
pl
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
She secured the necklace with a small clasp at the back.
Elle a fixé le collier avec un petit fermoir à l’arrière.
He felt the reassuring clasp of his friend's hand during the difficult moment.
Il a senti le serrement rassurant de la main de son ami dans ce moment difficile.
Additional translations
agrafePlus courant pour certains dispositifs de fermeture métalliques ou de fixation.
Synonyms
clip
grasp
clutch
hook
catch
fastener
claspverb
clasped
Past Simple
clasped
Past Participle
clasping
Gerund
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
She clasped the child's hand to keep him from running into the street.
Elle a serré la main de l’enfant pour l’empêcher de courir dans la rue.
Additional translations
fermerPour un objet fixé au moyen d’un fermoir.
Synonyms
seize
fasten
embrace
grip
clutch
hold
grasp
claspadjective
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
Used attributively to modify a noun, describing something equipped with or functioning as a clasp.
à fermoirSe dit d’un objet fermé ou maintenu par un fermoir.
She placed the documents in a clasp envelope for secure mailing.
Elle a placé les documents dans une enveloppe à fermoir pour un envoi sécurisé.

Definitions

claspnoun
A device, typically made of metal, used for fastening or holding things together.
She secured the necklace with a small clasp at the back.
A firm grip or grasp.
He felt the reassuring clasp of his friend's hand during the difficult moment.
claspverb
To grasp or hold tightly with one's hands or arms.
She clasped the child's hand to keep him from running into the street.
To fasten or secure with a clasp or similar device.
He clasped the necklace around her neck.
claspadjective
Serving to fasten or close by means of a clasp; equipped with a clasp.
She placed the documents in a clasp envelope for secure mailing.
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