clasp

Meanings

• noun

  A small handheld device used to fasten or hold things together, typically having two or more hinged parts that interlock.

  - "He used a clasp to keep his purse closed."
  - "The clasp on her bracelet had broken, causing it to fall off."

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Variants

List of all variants of clasp that leads to same result
clasp , clasps , clasped , clasping , clasp knife , clasp knives

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Etymology

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Old English 'claspian' meaning 'to clasp, embrace, or hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest clasp ever made is the 'micro clasp', which is only 1.5 millimeters in size.

2. The term 'clasp' comes from the Old English word 'claspian', which means 'to clasp, embrace, or hold'.

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Related Concepts

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1. fastener: A device used to hold things together, such as a screw, pin, or clasp.

2. clasp knife: A type of folding knife with a spring-loaded mechanism that opens by pressing a button or lever on the handle.

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Culture

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In literature, the clasp is often used metaphorically to represent unity, connection, or bonding. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', the clasp is used to symbolize the trust and friendship between Othello and Cassio.

How to Memorize "clasp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small metal device with two hinged parts that interlock when pressed together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clasp' with the concept of holding or fastening things together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'C' shape, which is the shape of the letter 'C' and the shape of a typical clasp.

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