clasping
Pronunciation: [ˈklæspɪŋ]
Word
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to hold something tightly with your hands or fingers. When you clasp something, you are grabbing it securely, like when you hold hands with a friend or hold a book in your arms.
Example
She was clasping her teddy bear tightly as she fell asleep.
Example
He didn't want to clasp the slippery fish when he was fishing.
Example
Are you clasping your backpack so it doesn't fall?
Context: "objects"
(noun) a device or thing that holds or fastens two things together. For example, a clasp is often used on jewelry to keep it safe, like when you close a bracelet.
Example
The clasp on her necklace is very beautiful.
Example
The clasp on my bag is broken, so it won't stay shut.
Example
Can you help me open the clasp on this bracelet?
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