1. past tense and past participle of clasp; held tightly with the hands or arms

Examples

• She clasped her hands together in prayer.
• He clasped the book tightly to his chest.
• The mother clasped her child in a warm embrace.
• They clasped hands as they walked down the street.
• She clasped the necklace around her neck.
• The old friends clasped each other when they reunited.