clasp

• Существительное, обозначающее устройство для скрепления или удержания двух вещей вместе, или акт крепкого захвата чего-либо.

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.

   Застёжка

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

   Synonymsbucklecatchclipfastenerhasphooklatch

2. Grasp or HoldB1formal

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

   Сжатие

   • 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.

   Synonymsclenchclutchgraspgriphold

   Antonymsfreeloosenrelease

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия крепкого удержания чего-либо или сжатия, часто руками или в объятиях.

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.

   Сжимать

   • 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.

   Synonymsclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymsdropfreeloosenreleaseunclasp

2. Fasten with a buckle or claspB2formal

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

   Застегнуть

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

   Synonymsbuckleclipfastenhooklatchsecure

   Antonymsunbuckleunclaspundounfastenunhook

3. Grasp firmlyB1formal

   To take and hold something firmly with the hand.

   Сжать

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

   Synonymsclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymsdropfreelet goloosenreleaseunclasp