Clasping Meaning in English
word · lemma: clasp
ˈkɫæsp
KLASP-ing
klˈɑːspɪŋ
KLAA-sping
Definition
Holding something tightly with your hands or arms. Can also mean holding someone affectionately.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical actions: 'clasping hands', 'clasping a child', 'clasping a bag'. Slightly more formal than 'grabbing' or 'hugging'. Suggests holding tightly and sometimes with emotion.
Spanish: agarrar - sujetar - abrazarPortuguese (BR): segurar - agarrar - abraçarPortuguese (PT): segurar - agarrar - abraçarChinese (Simplified): 紧握 - 抱住 - 抓紧Chinese (Traditional): 緊握 - 抱住 - 抓緊Hindi: पकड़ना - थामना - जकड़नाArabic: يقبض على - يعانق - يمسك بقوةBengali: আকঁড়ে ধরা - চেপে ধরাRussian: сжимая - крепко держасьJapanese: しっかり握る - 抱きしめるVietnamese: nắm chặt - ôm chặtKorean: 꼭 쥐다 - 끌어안다Turkish: sıkıca tutmak - sarılmakUrdu: کس کر پکڑنا - مضبوطی سے تھامناIndonesian: menggenggam erat - memeluk erat
Example Sentences
She is clasping her mother's hand tightly.
basic
The baby was clasping a toy in his fist.
basic
He came in clasping an umbrella.
basic
She sat quietly, clasping her coffee mug for warmth.
natural
He stood there clasping the report, waiting for his turn.
natural
They walked along the beach, clasping each other's hands.
natural