n. 1 fastener, fastening, hook, catch, clip, pin, brooch The ends were fastened together with a diamond clasp 2 embrace, hug, hold, grasp, grip He held her tight in his clasp
v. 3 fasten, secure, close, hold, hook, clip, pin, clamp The robe was clasped by an emerald pin 4 hold, embrace, take hold of, hug, enclose, envelop The beggar clasped my hand, his eyes seeking mine in piteous supplication 5 grab, grasp, seize, clutch, grip They clasped hands in friendship