clasp

• Nom désignant un dispositif pour attacher ou maintenir deux choses ensemble, ou l'action de saisir fermement quelque chose.

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.

   Fermoir

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

   Synonymesbucklecatchclipfastenerhasphooklatch

2. Grasp or HoldB1formal

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

   Étreinte, empoignement

   • 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.

   Synonymesclenchclutchgraspgriphold

   Antonymesfreeloosenrelease

• Verbe désignant l'action de tenir fermement quelque chose ou de le serrer, souvent avec les mains ou dans une étreinte.

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.

   serrer fermement

   • 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.

   Synonymesclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymesdropfreeloosenreleaseunclasp

2. Fasten with a buckle or claspB2formal

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

   attacher avec une boucle ou un fermoir

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

   Synonymesbuckleclipfastenhooklatchsecure

   Antonymesunbuckleunclaspundounfastenunhook

3. Grasp firmlyB1formal

   To take and hold something firmly with the hand.

   Saisir fermement

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

   Synonymesclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymesdropfreelet goloosenreleaseunclasp