Webster's English Dictionary

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clasp

1. clasp \'klasp\ n [ME claspe] 1a: a device (as a hook) for holding 
   objects or parts together  1b: a bar or other device attached to a military 
   medal to indicate an addit ional award of the medal or the action or 
   service for which it was awarded 2: EMBRACE, GRASP 
2. clasp vt 1: to fasten with or as if with a clasp  2: to enclose and hold 
   with the arms; specif : EMBRACE  3: to seize with or as if with the hand : 
   GRASP