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clasping

UK
/ˈklɑːspɪŋ/
US
/ˈklæspɪŋ/

Translations

claspingadjective
more clasping
Comp.
most clasping
Super.
UK
/ˈklɑːspɪŋ/
US
/ˈklæspɪŋ/
The plant has clasping leaves that wrap around the stem.
У растения обхватывающие листья, которые обвивают стебель.
Synonyms
encircling
hugging
seizing
clasped
clinging
holding
embracing
gripping
clutching
grasping
claspingnoun
claspings
pl
UK
/ˈklɑːspɪŋ/
US
/ˈklæspɪŋ/
Used as a gerund-like common noun meaning 'the act or instance of clasping'.
Synonyms
clutching
clasp
grasp
grip
hold
clutch
embrace
hug
seizure
fastening
closure
clenching
grasping
claspverb

clasping

Gerund

clasped
Past Simple
clasped
Past Participle
clasping
Gerund
UK
/klɑːsp/
US
/klæsp/
She clasped his hand tightly.
Она крепко сжала его руку.
She clasped the necklace around her neck.
Она застегнула ожерелье на шее.
He clasped her in his arms.
Он обнял её.
Synonyms
hold
fasten
embrace
grip
clutch
grasp
seize

Definitions

claspingadjective
Holding something tightly or firmly.
She walked through the crowd with a clasping grip on her purse.
Describing leaves that partially or wholly surround the stem.
The plant has clasping leaves that hug the stem closely.
claspingnoun
The act or instance of grasping or holding something tightly.
The clasping of their hands showed unspoken support.
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.
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