clasp

1. A fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together (synset 103042266)
   is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
   is a part of:

   • bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse - a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
   • bangle, bracelet - jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
2. The act of grasping (synset 100814187)
   "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
   is a type of: grasping, prehension, seizing, taking hold - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
   subtypes:

   • choke hold, chokehold - a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
   • embrace, embracement, embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
   • wrestling hold - a hold used in the sport of wrestling
   same as: clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold

1. Hold firmly and tightly (synset 201219086)
   is a type of: grasp, hold on - hold firmly
   subtypes: bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze - hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
2. Fasten with or as if with a brooch (synset 201551358)
   is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
   same as: brooch
3. Fasten with a buckle or buckles (synset 201551072)
   is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
   same as: buckle
4. Grasp firmly (synset 201224892)
   "The child clasped my hands"
   is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab

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