Definition of clasp

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • clasp is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • clasp is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • clasp is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of clasp


  • fasten with a buckle or buckles (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. buckle
  • fasten with or as if with a brooch (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. brooch
  • the act of grasping (noun)

    Examples

    1. he released his clasp on my arm

    Synonyms

    1. clench
    2. clutch
    3. clutches
    4. grasp
    5. grip
    6. hold
  • a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together (noun)
  • grasp firmly (verb)

    Examples

    1. The child clasped my hands
  • hold firmly and tightly (verb)

See definition of clasp in Merriam Webster