clasping
Securing with fingers
Clasping is the action of gripping or holding something tightly, typically with the hands or arms.
It suggests a firm, enclosing hold: She sat clasping her knees to her chest, He stood clasping and unclasping his hands nervously.
The word often conveys intensity of emotion or effort in the grip.
Tight, affectionate clasp
- holdMaintain in grasp
- embraceHold closely in arms
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
enfold · squeeze · nestle · cling · wrap · encircle · entwine · cradle
Seize or understand
- gripSecure manual hold
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- clenchSqueeze tightly shut
- holdMaintain in grasp
squeeze · pinch · seize · grapple · clamp · vice · pliers · tongs
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
snuggle · enfold · squeeze · nestle · cling · wrap · encircle · entwine · cradle · press
grasp
Seize or understand
hold · squeeze · pinch · seize · grapple · clamp · vice · pliers · tongs · tweezers
buckle
Frame-and-prong fastener
clip · brooch · pin · toggle · catch · hasp · carabiner · barrette · cufflink · fibula
opposite
Reverse or contrary thing
- joining methodswelding, TIG welding, spot welding, brazing, soldering
- clothing actionsdressing, donning, wearing, buttoning, zipping
- tighteningtensing, clamping, cinching, tensioning, grip
- hug typesembrace, bear hug, group hug, friendly gesture, tight squeeze
- touchtouch, feel, touching, caress, feeling
- getting readyget ready, readying, be prepared, equipping, gear up
claspingreleasing
Allowing to escape
unclasping · letting go · loosing · loosening · dropping
claspingreleasing
Allowing to escape
separating · detaching · disconnecting · unbuckling · unhooking
- hand claspingGripping another's palm