Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clasping

verb
/ˈklæspɪŋ/
Definition
The act of holding or gripping tightly.
Examples
  • She was clasping her hands in prayer.
  • The child was clasping the toy tightly in his grip.
  • He walked slowly, clasping the book to his chest.
Meaning
Clasping refers to the action of firmly holding something, often with both hands, or it can describe the way an object is designed to hold another object securely.
Synonyms
  • grasping
  • clutching
  • holding
  • embracing
  • seizing