CLASP
What does "CLASP" mean?
A device for holding two things or parts together, typically a fastening on a garment or jewellery.
Meanings
- A small fastening device with interlocking parts, as on a necklace or bag. The clasp on her bracelet had come undone.
- A firm grasp or grip, especially of the hand. He greeted her with a warm clasp of both hands.
- To grasp or hold tightly with the hand or arms. She clasped the letter to her chest.
- To fasten with a clasp. He clasped the cloak at his throat.
Word origin
From Middle English 'claspe', of uncertain origin but likely related to a Germanic root meaning to grip or enclose; the noun and verb developed together in the 14th century.
Remember it
CLASP = a hand that CLAmps and graSPs; the P at the end snaps the catch shut.
A little poem
Two hands that clasp make one closed door-
and what they hold, they ask for more.
couplet
Wordplay
- I asked the jeweller why the necklace was so hard to take off. He said the clasp was unbreakable - then he clasped his hands and refused to help.
What it teaches
To clasp is to choose: a hand cannot both hold tight and stay open.
Quick facts
What does CLASP mean?
A device for holding two things or parts together, typically a fastening on a garment or jewellery.
Is CLASP a valid word?
Yes — CLASP is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is CLASP?
CLASP has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does CLASP come from?
From Middle English 'claspe', of uncertain origin but likely related to a Germanic root meaning to grip or enclose; the noun and verb developed together in the 14th century.
What can CLASP teach us?
To clasp is to choose: a hand cannot both hold tight and stay open.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.