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CLASP, n.

1. A hook for fastening; a catch; a small hook to hold together the covers of a book, or the different parts of a garment, of a belt, &c.

2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms round.

CLASP, v.t.

1. To shut or fasten together with a clasp.

2. To catch and hold by twining; to surround and cling to; as the clasping ivy.

3. To inclose and hold in the hand; or simply to inclose or encompass with the fingers.

4. To embrace closely; to throw the arms round; to catch with the arms.

5. To inclose, and press.
1913 Definition
Clasp (clasp)
v. t.(?)
Clasp
[imp. *** p. p. Clasped (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n. Clasping] [OE. claspen, clapsen, prob. akin to E. clap.]
  1. To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp] to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp).
  2. To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.
  3. To surround and cling to; to entwine about.
    "Clasping ivy." Milton.
  4. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc.
  5. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand.

    Clasp knife, a large knife, the blade of which folds or shuts into the handle. -- Clasp lock, a lock which closes or secures itself by means of a spring.


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