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To enclasp is to hold something tightly in one's grasp or embrace.
The word is literary and old-fashioned, suggesting a deliberate or emotional clutching: She enclasped his hand as they said goodbye.
It carries more intensity than simply holding—closer to clutching or clasping to oneself.
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Wrap arms around
To enclasp is to hold something tightly in one's grasp or embrace.
The word is literary and old-fashioned, suggesting a deliberate or emotional clutching: She enclasped his hand as they said goodbye.
It carries more intensity than simply holding—closer to clutching or clasping to oneself.
1. embrace — hug, Tight, affectionate clasp; cuddle (Affectionate close embrace); snuggle (Embrace cozily); enfold (Wrap something completely); hold · wrap · nestle · encircle · envelop · gather · cradle · squeeze · press · cling
2. fasten — buckle, Frame-and-prong fastener; hook (Curved catching device); latch (Door-securing catch); snap (Sudden sharp sound); clip · pin · secure · close · lock · button · clamp · cinch · catch · hasp
physical grip/holdenclasp ≠ release To let go; let go · unclasp · loose · loosen · drop
embrace/closenessenclasp ≠ push away Force something back; repel · shove · reject · repulse · cast off
clasp, clasping, clasped, clasps, unclasp, unclasped, reclasp, unclasping, reclasped
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/enclasp