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clasped

/klasp, klahsp/US // klæsp, klɑsp //UK // (klɑːsp) //

紧握的,紧握在一起的,紧握着的,紧握在一起

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
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    • : a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing: a clasp for paper money; a clasp on a necklace.
    • : a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands.
    • : a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp.
    • : a small bar or metal design, as a star, for affixing to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate that the bearer has been awarded the decoration an additional time.
v.有主动词 verb
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    clasped or claspt [klaspt, klahspt]; /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.

    • : to fasten with or as with a clasp.
    • : to furnish with a clasp.
    • : to seize, grasp, or grip with the hand: She clasped the club in her hand.
    • : to hold in a tight embrace; hug: He clasped the child to him.
v.无主动词 verb
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    clasped or claspt [klaspt, klahspt]; /klæspt, klɑspt/; clasping.

    • : to embrace or hug: The lovers clasped.

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Examples

  • You fumble with the clasp on your own comm cuff, slide the cuff loose and set it on the table.

  • For example, someone shopping for a luxury handbag can zoom in on the clasps, zipper, material and more.

  • They are really lightweight and easy to slip on so no more fumbling with a tricky watch clasp.

  • But the wanderer arrives out from the depths of time—he lives with his arms clasped tightly around hunger.

  • Kate often stands with her hands clasped before her, but to do so while walking up steps is pretty weird, right?

  • Hernandez clasped his hands behind his back, the fingers slender, almost delicate, needing a weapon to have conveyed any menace.

  • Hands clasped as if she were applauding Romney, or hugging him, she said it was “beautiful.”

  • As I left him, I clasped his hand and said "jaarama"—thank you, in Fulani.

  • The old man stood, with eyes downcast and hands clasped before him, a picture of humility.

  • The boy, a trifle sullen since the last words, stood on the hearth with his back to the fire, his hands clasped behind him.

  • The dirty old black hand clasped the tender little white one, which nestled into it gratefully.

  • With one hand he clasped her arm; with the other, in a superb gesture, he indicated the sunlit world outside.

  • He clasped his hands together, and involuntarily uttered a subdued exclamation of horror.