Clasped Meaning in English
word · lemma: clasp
ˈkɫæspt
KLASP't
klˈɑːspt
klaah-SPT
Definition
Held tightly with your hand or arms; can also describe hands joined tightly together.
Usage & Nuances
'Clasped' is formal or literary, often used for hands ('clasped hands') or arms. Common in emotional situations. Not the same as 'grasped' (which can be stronger) or 'clapped' (to applaud).
Spanish: agarrado - sujetado - entrelazado (manos)Portuguese (BR): segurado - entrelaçado (mãos) - apertadoPortuguese (PT): segurado - entrelaçado (mãos) - apertadoChinese (Simplified): 紧握的 - 紧扣的Chinese (Traditional): 緊握的 - 緊扣的Hindi: जकड़ा हुआ - पकड़ा हुआArabic: مقبوض - مشدودBengali: আঁকড়ে ধরা - জড়িয়ে ধরাRussian: сжатый - сцепленныйJapanese: しっかり握った - 組んだVietnamese: nắm chặt - ôm chặtKorean: 꼭 쥔 - 꽉 잡은Turkish: kenetlenmiş - sıkıca tutulanUrdu: بھینچا ہوا - مضبوطی سے پکڑا ہواIndonesian: tergenggam erat - terpeluk erat
Example Sentences
She clasped her mother's hand tightly.
basic
His hands were clasped together in prayer.
basic
The child clasped the toy to his chest.
basic
She sat with her hands clasped in her lap, waiting nervously.
natural
He clasped her in a warm hug.
natural
Her fingers were clasped so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
natural