Collocations for "clasp"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "clasp" in context.
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clasp
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the [seatbelt, belt, safety] clasp
- a [toggle, manual, necklace, hair] clasp
- a [sterling silver, silver, gold] clasp
- a [round, loop, square, small] clasp
- Can you help me with my [necklace, bracelet] clasp?
- [fastens, locks, closes] with a clasp
- a clasp to [fasten] (the necklace)
- fastened, closed, did up, undid] the clasp
- [broke, repaired, lost, fixed] the clasp
- [evaded, wriggled from] the [attacker's, monster's, lobster's, creature's] clasp
- held [him, the baby] in a [loving, passionate, protective] clasp
- took her hand in a [firm, tight] clasp
- a clasp of hands
- clasped (her arms) around her [knees, ankles, chest]
- clasped his hands behind his [back, head]
- clasped me by the [arm, shirt, elbow]
- clasped (at) my [arm]
- clasped [me, the child] to [him, his chest]
- clasped me (tightly) in his arms
- (hand) clasped [sharply, tightly] around
- clasped [each other's, one another's] hands
- [hands, fingers] clasping desperately at
- clasped [it, the bracelet] around her [wrist, arm]
- clasped the [bag, box] shut
- [it, the lid] clasps shut (tightly)
- a clasp [buckle, closure, bracelet, fastener]
'clasp' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):