clasp

Letters that make clasp

s, a, l, p, c are letters that make 'clasp'

Words within clasp

la, cl, as, asp, AS, LA, As, Cl, La are words within 'clasp'

Anagrams of clasp

claps, scalp are anagrams of 'clasp'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of clasp

clasps, claspt are words created by adding a letter to 'clasp'


6 possible definitions for 'clasp'

Clasp as "a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together"

Under this definition, clasp is a noun and has the following properties:

clasp as a type

'clasp' can be a type of fastener, holdfast, fixing, fastening.

clasp as a part

'clasp' can be a part of handbag, pocketbook, purse, bangle, bracelet, bag.

Derivatives of clasp

brooch, buckle, clasp are derivatives of 'clasp'.


Clasp as "hold firmly and tightly"

Under this definition, clasp is a verb and has the following properties:

Antonyms

unclasp has the opposite meaning of clasp

clasp as a type

'clasp' can be a type of hold on, grasp.

Types of clasp

bosom, embrace, squeeze, hug are types of 'clasp'.

Derivatives of clasp

clutches, clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold are derivatives of 'clasp'.


Clasp as "grasp firmly"

Under this definition, clasp is a verb and has the following properties:

Antonyms

unclasp has the opposite meaning of clasp

clasp as a type

'clasp' can be a type of seize, prehend, clutch.

Derivatives of clasp

clutches, clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold are derivatives of 'clasp'.

Example of clasp used within this context

"The child clasped my hands"


Clasp as "fasten with or as if with a brooch"

Under this definition, clasp is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

brooch has the same meaning as clasp

clasp as a type

'clasp' can be a type of fasten, secure, fix.

Derivatives of clasp

brooch, broach, breastpin, clasp are derivatives of 'clasp'.


Clasp as "fasten with a buckle or buckles"

Under this definition, clasp is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

buckle has the same meaning as clasp

Antonyms

unbuckle has the opposite meaning of clasp

clasp as a type

'clasp' can be a type of fasten, secure, fix.

Derivatives of clasp

buckle, clasp are derivatives of 'clasp'.


Clasp as "the act of grasping"

Under this definition, clasp is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

clutches, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold have the same meaning as 'clasp'

clasp as a type

'clasp' can be a type of taking hold, grasping, seizing, prehension.

Types of clasp

embrace, choke hold, chokehold, embracing, embracement, wrestling hold are types of 'clasp'.

Derivatives of clasp

seize, prehend, take hold, hold tight, clutch, hold on, clasp, grasp, hold, cling to, hold close, grip, grapple, clench, clinch are derivatives of 'clasp'.

Example of clasp used within this context

"he released his clasp on my arm", "he has a strong grip for an old man", "she kept a firm hold on the railing"



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