n. 25B6; verb
Ruth clasped his hand : GRASP, grip, clutch, hold tightly; take hold of, seize, grab.
he clasped Joanne in his arms : EMBRACE, hug, enfold, fold, envelop; hold, squeeze.
25B6; noun
a gold clasp : FASTENER, fastening, catch, clip, pin; buckle, hasp.
his tight clasp : EMBRACE, hug, cuddle; grip, grasp.