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clasped

/klɑːspt/

Meanings
  • verb

    to grasp or hold something tightly with the hands

    - "He clasped the football tightly before throwing it."
    - "She clasped her hands together in prayer."

Synonyms

begrip , grasp , grip , attach , join , put together
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clasped
clasp , lap , clasp , gasp
Homophones
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  1. clasp () : to grasp or hold something tightly with the hands

  2. clasp (nautical) : a heavy chain used to secure a ship to the quay


Variants
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clasp , clasped , clasping , clasps
Forms
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verb: to clasps or hold something tightly with the hands, noun: the act of clasping or holding something tightly with the hands


Etymology
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Old English claspian: to grasp, clasp


Culture
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In literature and art, the act of clasping or holding something tightly can represent various emotions and themes, such as love, possession, security, determination, and strength. For example, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff is described as holding Cathy tightly in his arms, representing his deep and passionate love for her.

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