clasp

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo para prender ou segurar duas coisas juntas, ou o ato de agarrar algo firmemente.

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.

   Fecho

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

   Sinônimosbucklecatchclipfastenerhasphooklatch

2. Grasp or HoldB1formal

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

   Aperto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclenchclutchgraspgriphold

   Antônimosfreeloosenrelease

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de segurar algo firmemente ou apertar, frequentemente com as mãos ou em um abraço.

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.

   Apertar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antônimosdropfreeloosenreleaseunclasp

2. Fasten with a buckle or claspB2formal

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

   Afixar com fivela ou fecho

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

   Sinônimosbuckleclipfastenhooklatchsecure

   Antônimosunbuckleunclaspundounfastenunhook

3. Grasp firmlyB1formal

   To take and hold something firmly with the hand.

   Agarrar firmemente

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

   Sinônimosclenchclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antônimosdropfreelet goloosenreleaseunclasp