clasp

A noun referring to a device used to fasten or hold two things together, or the act of grasping something firmly.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство для скрепления или удержания двух вещей вместе, или акт крепкого захвата чего-либо.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo para sujetar o mantener juntas dos cosas, o el acto de agarrar algo firmemente.frNom désignant un dispositif pour attacher ou maintenir deux choses ensemble, ou l'action de saisir fermement quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das eine Vorrichtung zum Zusammenhalten oder Festhalten zweier Dinge bezeichnet, z. B. eine Spange oder ein Verschluss, oder das feste Umfassen bzw. Greifen von etwas.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo para prender ou segurar duas coisas juntas, ou o ato de agarrar algo firmemente.zh名词，指把两个东西扣住或固定在一起的装置（如搭扣、扣环），也指紧紧抓住某物的动作。arاسم يدل على أداة تُستعمل لربط شيئين معًا أو تثبيتهما، أو على فعل الإمساك بالشيء بقوة.

1. Fastener B1 formal

   A device, such as a buckle, hook, or catch, used to hold two objects or parts together.

   • The clasp on her necklace broke.
   • He fastened the clasp of his briefcase.
   • The bracelet has a secure gold clasp.

   ruЗастёжкаesCierre, brochefrFermoirdeVerschlussptFechozh搭扣arمِشْبَك

   Synonyme: bucklecatchclipfastenerhasphooklatch

2. Grasp or Hold B1 formal

   The act of holding something tightly, often with the hand.

   • She felt the warm clasp of his hand.
   • He took her hand in a firm clasp.
   • The child's clasp on the toy was unbreakable.

   ruСжатиеesApretón, agarrefrÉtreinte, empoignementdeUmklammerungptApertozh紧握arالقبض

   Synonyme: clenchclutchgraspgriphold

   Antonyme: freeloosenrelease

• clasps plural form
• clasps' possessive plural form
• clasp's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of holding something tightly or grasping firmly, often with the hands or arms.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия крепкого удержания чего-либо или сжатия, часто руками или в объятиях.esVerbo que denota la acción de sujetar o agarrar firmemente algo, a menudo con las manos o en un abrazo, o de apretar o cerrar con fuerza.frVerbe désignant l'action de tenir fermement quelque chose ou de le serrer, souvent avec les mains ou dans une étreinte.deVerb, das das feste Halten oder Umfassen von etwas bezeichnet, oft mit den Händen oder in einer Umarmung, sowie das Zusammendrücken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de segurar algo firmemente ou apertar, frequentemente com as mãos ou em um abraço.zh动词，表示紧紧握住某物或用力挤压，常用手或手臂完成，也可表示紧紧抱住。arفعل يدل على الإمساك بالشيء بقوة وضمه أو عصره، غالبًا باليدين أو في عناق.

1. Hold firmly and tightly B1 formal

   To grasp or hold something tightly in the hand or arms.

   • She clasped her hands together in prayer.
   • He clasped the rope tightly to avoid falling.
   • The child clasped his mother's hand while crossing the street.

   ruСжиматьessujetar firmementefrserrer fermementdeFesthaltenptApertarzh紧握arيُمسك بقوة

   Synonyme: clenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonyme: dropfreeloosenreleaseunclasp

2. Fasten with a buckle or clasp B2 formal

   To close or secure something using a buckle, brooch, or similar device.

   • She clasped the necklace around her neck.
   • He clasped his belt before leaving the house.
   • The bracelet was clasped securely on her wrist.

   ruЗастегнутьesAbrochar con hebilla o brochefrattacher avec une boucle ou un fermoirdeZuschnallenptAfixar com fivela ou fechozh扣上arثَبَّتَ بالزِّمام أو المِشبك

   Synonyme: buckleclipfastenhooklatchsecure

   Antonyme: unbuckleunclaspundounfastenunhook

3. Grasp firmly B1 formal

   To take and hold something firmly with the hand.

   • He clasped her hand in a gesture of friendship.
   • The soldier clasped his weapon tightly.
   • She clasped the handle and pulled the door open.

   ruСжатьesAgarrar firmementefrSaisir fermementdeFest umfassenptAgarrar firmementezh紧握arقَبَضَ

   Synonyme: clenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonyme: dropfreelet goloosenreleaseunclasp

• clasped past participle
• clasped past simple
• clasping present participle
• clasps third person singular