clasped
Firmly held together
Clasped is the past tense and past participle of clasp, meaning to grip, hold tightly, or fasten securely.
When you clasp something, you bring your fingers or arms around it firmly: She clasped the locket in her hand.
People clasp hands in greeting or solidarity, and jewelry clasps shut to stay fastened.
The word suggests a deliberate, often affectionate or protective hold rather than a casual grip.
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
- fingersAppendages of the hand
- graspSeize or understand
- clenchSqueeze tightly shut
- tightenMake more secure
squeeze · clutch · interlock · palm · wrist · firm · gripping · knuckles
Tight, affectionate clasp
nuzzle · squeeze · enfold · cradle · nestle · clutch · encircle · wrap
Failed under stress
- hookedDeeply dependent or bent
- snappedBroke with sudden force
- latchedFastened with hook mechanism
- buttonedSecured with disc fasteners
pinned · secured · joined · connected · linked · attached · closed · shut
Gripping limbs' extremities
- prayingAddressing a deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- supplicationHumble plea for help
- meditationFocused attention practice
reverence · folded · beseeching · worship · imploring · entreaty · petition · kneeling
handshake
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
tighten · squeeze · clutch · interlock · palm · wrist · firm · gripping · knuckles · fist
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
caress · nuzzle · squeeze · enfold · cradle · nestle · clutch · encircle · wrap · envelop
buckled
Failed under stress
buttoned · pinned · secured · joined · connected · linked · attached · closed · shut · fixed
hands
Gripping limbs' extremities
- prayingAddressing a deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- supplicationHumble plea for help
meditation · reverence · folded · beseeching · worship · imploring · entreaty · petition · kneeling · bowed
- clasp knifeHinged folding blade tool
- jewelry claspSmall fastening device for adornments
- hair claspFastener for tresses
- hands claspedGrip joining both palms
- hand claspGripping another's palm
- bracelet claspJewelry fastening mechanism
clasp, clasping, clasps, unclasp, unclasped, unclasping, unclasps