clasp

UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
claspnoun
clasps
pl
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
Translations
The necklace has a delicate clasp.
У ожерелья есть изящная застёжка.
He felt the clasp of her hand.
Он почувствовал захват её руки.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
clasped
Past Simple
clasped
Past Participle
clasping
Gerund
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
Translations
He clasped her in his arms.
Он обнял её.
She clasped the necklace around her neck.
Она застегнула ожерелье на шее.
She clasped his hand tightly.
Она крепко сжала его руку.
Definitions
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
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
Used attributively to modify a noun, describing something equipped with or functioning as a clasp.
Definitions
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.