clasp

• Substantiv, 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.

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

1. FastenerB1formal

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

   Verschluss

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

   Synonymebucklecatchclipfastenerhasphooklatch

2. Grasp or HoldB1formal

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

   Umklammerung

   • 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.

   Synonymeclenchclutchgraspgriphold

   Antonymefreeloosenrelease

• Verb, das das feste Halten oder Umfassen von etwas bezeichnet, oft mit den Händen oder in einer Umarmung, sowie das Zusammendrücken.

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

1. Hold firmly and tightlyB1formal

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

   Festhalten

   • 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.

   Synonymeclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymedropfreeloosenreleaseunclasp

2. Fasten with a buckle or claspB2formal

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

   Zuschnallen

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

   Synonymebuckleclipfastenhooklatchsecure

   Antonymeunbuckleunclaspundounfastenunhook

3. Grasp firmlyB1formal

   To take and hold something firmly with the hand.

   Fest umfassen

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

   Synonymeclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymedropfreelet goloosenreleaseunclasp