clasped Definition
- 1grasped firmly with the hands or arms
- 2held tightly together
Using clasped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clasped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
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He clasped the necklace around her neck.
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The two friends clasped each other's hands tightly.
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The book was clasped shut.
clasped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with clasped
Example
The couple stood clasped in each other's arms, unwilling to let go.
Example
The hunter carried a clasped knife in his pocket for emergencies.
a gesture of prayer or respect where the hands are held together with fingers interlaced
Example
The congregation bowed their heads and clasped their hands in prayer.
Summary: clasped in Brief
The term 'clasped' [klaspt] describes something held firmly with the hands or arms, or held tightly together. It can refer to physical objects like books or necklaces, or to people holding hands or embracing, as in 'The two friends clasped each other's hands tightly.' 'Clasped' can also be used in phrases like 'clasped knife,' which refers to a folding knife, and 'clasped hands,' which is a gesture of prayer or respect.
