Clasp definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary CLASP, n. 1. A hook for fastening; a catch; a small ... 2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms round. CLASP, v.t. 1. To shut or fasten together with a clasp. 2. To catch and hold by twining; to surround and ... things together 2: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an ... man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold] v 1: hold ...
clasp knife definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a large knife with one or more folding blades [syn: clasp knife, jackknife] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1734 pocketknife; especially ... catch to hold the blade open Webster's 1913 Dictionary Clasp Clasp, n. 1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for ... of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand. Clasp knife, a large knife, the blade of which folds or shuts into the handle. Clasp lock, a lock which closes or secures itself by ...
Clasp lock definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Clasp Clasp, n. 1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for ... of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand. Clasp knife, a large knife, the blade of which folds or shuts into the handle. Clasp lock, a lock which closes or secures itself by means ...
... s 1828 Dictionary EMBRA'CE, v.t. 1. To take, clasp or inclose in the arms; to press to the bosom ... To join in an embrace. EMBRA'CE, n. Inclosure or clasp with the arms; pressure to the bosom with the arms ... at brace Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to clasp in the arms ; hug b. cherish, love 2. encircle, enclose ... b (absol., of two people) hold each other closely. 2 clasp, enclose. 3 accept eagerly (an offer, opportunity, etc.). 4 adopt ... or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug. We stood tranced in long embraces, Mixed with kisses ... L. in) + F. bras arm. See Brace, n.] 1. To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the ...
... s 1828 Dictionary UNCL'ASP, v.t. To loose a clasp; to open what is fastened with a clasp; as, to unclasp a book. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) v 1: release from a clasp; "She clasped and unclasped her hands" [ant: clasp] Merriam Webster's Date: 1530 transitive verb 1. to open the clasp of 2. to open or cause to be opened (as ... a hold Oxford Reference Dictionary v.tr. 1 loosen the clasp or clasps of. 2 release the grip of (a ...
... hold ; embrace Oxford Reference Dictionary v.tr. hold in a clasp or embrace. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Inclasp In*clasp", v. t. [Pref. in- in + clasp. Cf. Enclasp.] To clasp within; to hold fast to; to embrace or encircle. [Written ... aged tree. --F. Beaumont. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Enclasp En*clasp", v. t. [Pref. en- + clasp. Cf. Inclasp.] To clasp. See Inclasp.
... this may be from the same root.] 2. To seize, clasp or gripe with the hand; as, to clutch a dagger ... 2005) n 1: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an ... man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold] 2: a tense critical ... n. Clutching.] [OE. clucchen. See Clutch, n.] 1. To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively ... of English Synonyms I. v. a. Grasp, gripe, grip, grapple, clasp, clench, seize, catch, snatch, lay hold of, fasten upon. II. n. Grasp, gripe, grip, clasp, clench, seizure. Moby Thesaurus abduct, adhere to, amount, array, ...
... of the leg, much smaller than the tibia. 2. A clasp or buckle. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: the ... Webster's noun (plural fibulae or -las) Etymology: Latin, pin, clasp; akin to Latin figere to fasten Date: 1578 1. the ... in the hind or lower limbs of vertebrates 2. a clasp resembling a safety pin used especially by the ancient Greeks ... the ankle in terrestrial vertebrates. 2 Antiq. a brooch or clasp. Derivatives: fibular adj. Etymology: L, perh. rel. to figere fix ... Dictionary Fibula Fib"u*la, n.; pl. Fibul[AE]. [L., clasp, buckle.] 1. A brooch, clasp, or buckle. Mere fibul[ae], without a robe to ...
... bulk of by doubling over < fold a tent > 3. to clasp together ; entwine < fold the hands > 4. to clasp or enwrap closely ; embrace 5. to bend (as a layer ... or to the breast). 6 tr. (foll. by about, round) clasp (the arms); wrap, envelop. 7 tr. (foll. by in) mix ... chest, side by side or entwined. fold one's hands clasp them. folding door a door with jointed sections, folding on ... inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace. A face folded in sorrow. --J. Webster. We ... cave, cave in, cavity, choke, choke off, churchgoers, cincture, clap, clasp, class, clip, close, close down, close up, coat, coating, ...
... a. to hold in a tight grip ; clutch b. to clasp, fasten, or secure with a clip II. noun Date: 15th century 1. any of various devices that grip, clasp, or hook 2. a device to hold cartridges for charging ... of sheep; a season's crop of wool. 4. A clasp or holder for letters, papers, etc. 5. An embracing strap ... Clipping.] [OE. cluppen, clippen, to embrace, AS. clyran to embrace, clasp; cf. OHG. kluft tongs, shears, Icel, kl[=y]pa to ... the hand), rap, knock, lick, whack, thwack, thump. 4. Spring-clasp, spring-holder, letter-clip. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue ... butt, button, capsulize, career, cheat, cherish, chip, chop, chunk, clap, clasp, cleat, cleave to, clench, clinch, cling, cling to, clipping, ...
... grip, grasp] 4: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an ... man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold] v 1: hold firmly ... transitive verb 1. to take or seize eagerly 2. to clasp or embrace especially with the fingers or arms 3. to ... prize." Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms I. v. a. Clasp, gripe or grip, seize, clinch, clutch, catch, grapple, lay hold of. II. n. 1. Clasp, gripe or grip. 2. Hold, possession. 3. Reach, power of ... hug, bite, bunch, carry off, catch, catch on, clairvoyance, clamp, clasp, claws, cleave, cleave to, clench, clinch, cling, cling to, ...
... catching and holding; embracing; inclosing; shutting or fastening with a clasp. 2. In botany, surrounding the stem at the base, as a leaf. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Clasp Clasp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clasped; p. pr. & vb. n ... To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp). 2. To inclose and hold in the hand or ...