1
a
: a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
b
: a device (such as a bar) attached to a military medal to indicate an additional award of the medal or the action or service for which it was awarded
2
: a holding or enveloping with or as if with the hands or arms
clasped; clasping; clasps
Examples of clasp in a Sentence
Noun
Can you fasten the clasp on this bracelet for me?
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
Verb
She clasped her purse shut.
He clasped the keys to his belt.
He clasped her hand gently.
She clasped her son in her arms.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The 41 mm white-gold case, dial, crown, and even the white-gold clasp on the blue alligator leather strap have been entirely iced out.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Others showed baby Spero clasping his tiny hand around Graham's finger and slumbering with a smile on his face.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The 41 mm white-gold case, dial, crown, and even the white-gold clasp on the blue alligator leather strap have been entirely iced out.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
As Keyla ran around the stage in a black dress adorned with crosses, Richie and Palmer clasped their hands in excitement.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Others showed baby Spero clasping his tiny hand around Graham's finger and slumbering with a smile on his face.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clasp. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
clasp
1 of 2 noun1
: a device for holding together objects or parts of something
2
: a holding or embracing with or as if with the hands or arms
Medical Definition
clasp
noun
: a device designed to encircle a tooth to hold a denture in place
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