plural of clasp

simple past tense and past participle of clasp

A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps. / (in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

(transitive) To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly. / To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

The act by which something is clasped.

present participle of clasp

plural of clasping

Alternative spelling of clasp-knife

A knife with a hinged blade or blades that, for safety when not in use, can be folded into a slot in the handle.

plural of clasp knife