clasp
Bracelet's tiny hinge
A clasp is a fastening device that holds things together—the metal catch on a necklace, the hinged closure on a purse, the buckle securing a belt.
To clasp is to grip firmly or embrace: She clasped his hand; He clasped the child to his chest.
The word suggests holding with intent, whether mechanical or human.
Frame-and-prong fastener
- hookCurved catching device
- snapSudden sharp sound
- buttonDisc through a hole
- zipperToothed closure device
latch · hasp · pin · toggle · brooch · catch · velcro · rivet
Seize or understand
- holdMaintain in grasp
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- grabSeize abruptly
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
clench · seize · embrace · enfold · wrap · encircle · cling · grapple
buckle
Frame-and-prong fastener
zipper · latch · hasp · pin · toggle · brooch · catch · velcro · rivet · closure
grasp
Seize or understand
squeeze · clench · seize · embrace · enfold · wrap · encircle · cling · grapple · latch
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
enfold · wrap · nestle · cling · encircle · snuggle · caress · nuzzle · clutch · gather
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
pendant · chain · necklace · bracelet · ornament · adornment · gold · silver · decorative · vintage
- ancient jewelryfibula, torque, bulla, lunula, diadem
- bucklesbelt buckle, shoe buckle, quick release, western buckle
- reclosableziplock, zipper bag, velcro, snap, latch
- key accessorieskey ring, key fob, key chain, split ring, key holder
- tack hardwarebuckle, D-ring, O-ring, snap hook, rivet
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clamp
- clasp knifeHinged folding blade tool
- jewelry claspSmall fastening device for adornments
- claw clipHinged hair fastener
- hair claspFastener for tresses
- hands claspedGrip joining both palms
- hand claspGripping another's palm
clasping, clasped, clasps, unclasp, unclasped, unclasping, clasp knife