- clasp something in the hand
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hand — [hand] n. [ME < OE, akin to Goth handus < base of hinthan, to seize (hence, basic sense “grasper”) < ? IE base * kent , ? to seize] I 1. the part of the human body attached to the end of the forearm, including the wrist, palm, fingers,… … English World dictionary
clasp — I UK [klɑːsp] / US [klæsp] verb [transitive] Word forms clasp : present tense I/you/we/they clasp he/she/it clasps present participle clasping past tense clasped past participle clasped * 1) mainly literary to hold someone or something tightly… … English dictionary
clasp — clasp1 [ klæsp ] noun 1. ) count a metal object used to fasten a piece of jewelry, bag, belt, etc.: a black handbag with a brass clasp 2. ) singular MAINLY LITERARY a way of holding something tightly: GRIP: Peter took her hand in a firm clasp.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hand — hand1 W1S1 [hænd] n ↑finger, ↑fingernail, ↑thumb ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(part of body)¦ 2¦(help)¦ 3¦(control)¦ 4 get out of hand 5 on the other hand 6 hands off 7 in hand … Dictionary of contemporary English
hand — /hænd / (say hand) noun 1. (in humans) the terminal, prehensile part of the arm, consisting of the palm and five digits. 2. the corresponding part of the forelimb in any of the higher vertebrates. 3. the terminal part of any limb when prehensile …
hand tool — any tool or implement designed for manual operation. * * * Introduction any of the implements used by craftsmen in manual operations, such as chopping, chiseling, sawing, filing, or forging. Complementary tools, often needed as auxiliaries to… … Universalium
hand — handlike, adj. /hand/, n. 1. the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb. 2. the corresponding part of the forelimb in any of the higher vertebrates. 3 … Universalium
clasp — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. hug, embrace, enfold; fasten, hook, buckle; clutch, hold. See coherence, endearment, connection. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. buckle, pin, hook, catch; see fastener . v. 1. [To hold tightly] Syn. grasp … English dictionary for students
clasp — ► VERB 1) grasp tightly with one s hand. 2) place (one s arms) around something so as to hold it tightly. 3) press (one s hands) together with the fingers interlaced. 4) fasten with a clasp. ► NOUN 1) a device with interlocking parts used for… … English terms dictionary
clasp — clasp1 [kla:sp US klæsp] n 1.) a small metal object for fastening a bag, belt, piece of jewellery etc 2.) [singular] a tight hold = ↑grip ▪ the firm clasp of her hand clasp 2 clasp2 v [T] written … Dictionary of contemporary English
clasp — [[t]klɑ͟ːsp, klæ̱sp[/t]] clasps, clasping, clasped 1) VERB If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. [V n] She clasped the children to her... [V ed] He paced the corridor, hands clasped behind his back. N… … English dictionary
