| 单词 | clasp |
| 释义 | clasp /klasp, klahsp/, n. , v. , clasped or (Archaic) claspt /klaspt, klahspt/; clasping. n. 1. a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing: a clasp for paper money; a clasp on a necklace. 2. a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands. 3. a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp. 4. a small bar or metal design, as a star, for affixing to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate that the bearer has been awarded the decoration an additional time. v.t. 5. to fasten with or as with a clasp. 6. to furnish with a clasp. 7. to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand: She clasped the club in her hand. 8. to hold in a tight embrace; hug: He clasped the child to him. v.i. 9. to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped. [1275-1325; ME clasp (n.), claspen (v.), perh. b. clippen CLIP2 and haspe HASP] Syn. 1. brooch, pin, clip, hook, catch. 3. hug. |
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