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clasp

/klɑːsp/
noun
  1. A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

    "I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!"

  2. (in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

    "He took her hand in a firm clasp."

verb
  1. To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

    "They clasped hands and parted as friends."

  2. To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

Synonymsbegrip, grasp, grip, attach, join, put together

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