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clasps 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/klasp/,
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clasped, past participle; clasping, present participle; clasped, past tense; clasps, 3rd person singular present;
  1. Grasp (something) tightly with one's hand
    • - he clasped her arm
  2. Place (one's arms) around something so as to hold it tightly
    • - Kate's arms were clasped around her knees
  3. Hold (someone) tightly
    • - he clasped Joanne in his arms
  4. Press one's hands together with the fingers interlaced
    • - he lay on his back with his hands clasped behind his head
  5. Fasten (something) with a small device, typically a metal one
    • - one modest emerald clasped her robe
Noun
  1. A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together
    • - a handbag with a golden clasp
  2. A silver bar on a medal ribbon, inscribed with the name of the battle at which the wearer was present

  3. An embrace

  4. A grasp or handshake
    • - he took her hand in a firm clasp
  1. (clasp) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
  2. (clasp) hold firmly and tightly
  3. (clasp) brooch: fasten with or as if with a brooch
  4. (clasp) the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
  5. (clasp) buckle: fasten with a buckle or buckles
  6. (clasp) grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands"
  7. (CLASP (British Rail)) The CLASP (Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme) system was a scheme developed in the 1950s by English local authorities to devise a method of designing and assembling prefabricated buildings for use in the public sector. ...
  8. (clasp) A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps; To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly
  9. (Clasp) A metal arm extends from a removable partial denture. It helps to hold on to natural tooth structure and thus provide anchorage for the denture.
  10. (Clasp) Used to secure the bracelet or strap of a wristwatch, to the wrist. There are three basic types of clasps; fold-over clasp, jewelry clasp and butterfly-clasp (aka deployant/deployment buckle, hidden deployant buckle, hidden double-locking clasp).
  11. (Clasp) Metal fastener sometimes used with remoistenable gum on booklet and catalog envleopes, allowing for repeated opening and closing of the envelope.
  12. (Clasp) The attachment used to connect the two ends of the watch bracelet around the wrist.
  13. (clasp) the component of the clasp assembly that engages a portion of the tooth surface and either enters an undercut for retention or remains entirely above the height of contour to act as a reciprocating element. ...
  14. (Clasp) The fastening mechanism for bracelet watches. There are many types of clasps
  15. (Clasp) The part of a partial denture which partly encircles an abutment tooth and helps to support, stabilize, and retain the denture. Clasps can be made out of metal or various acrylic-type materials.
  16. (Clasp) The fastener used to connect the ends of a necklace, bracelet, or other such piece of jewelry. Clasps take on a great variety of forms such as lobster claws, spring rings, box catches, etc. Fine pieces of jewelry may have decorated clasps or clasps set with gemstones.
  17. (Clasp) This style folding knife has no lock or backspring.
  18. (Clasp) device that retains a removable partial denture to stationary teeth
  19. (Clasp) Any type of attachment that connects the two ends of a piece of jewelry.
  20. (CLASP) Acronym for California Local Area Service Partnership.
  21. (CLASP) Center for Law and Social Policy, Washington D.C. based think tank that often publishes research papers on policy issues affecting low income families. More Info
  22. (CLASP) Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program
  23. (CLASP) College-Level Academic Skills Program
  24. (CLASP) The fastener on the watch bracelet. There are different types depending on the style of bracelet and watch, with more heavy duty, sports and 9ct gold watches often having extra security features such as a fold over bar or push-button release.
  25. (Clasp) A device which joins both ends of a bracelet or strap together and is often made of the same material as the case of the watch. A Deployment clasp is a buckle that folds onto itself and locks into place.