Meaning of 'clasp'

noun

the act of grasping

Example: "I released my clasp on the doorknob."

Synonyms: clench clutch clutches grasp grip hold

noun

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

verb

to hold firmly and tightly

verb

to grasp firmly

Example: "The child clasped my hands"

verb

to fasten with a buckle or buckles

Synonyms: buckle

verb

to fasten with or as if with a brooch

Synonyms: brooch