Clasp: alternatives and connections

The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.

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To fasten on, as armor.

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To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

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To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orang…

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A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

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To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.

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One who, or that which, makes fast or firm.

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of Fasten

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Fixed; solidified.

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of Fix

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To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

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Seizing; embracing; catching.

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Something used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long fiat-headed nail, a catch a hook, a clinch, a clamp, etc.; hence, a support.

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To lay hold of; to seize.

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The act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping, as with the hand or other member.

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Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.

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of Seize

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To fasten on, as armor.

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A clasp in the arms; embrace.

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of Embrace

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A sack or pouch, used for holding anything; as, a bag of meal or of money.

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To waste by little and little; to fritter away.

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An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.

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A small book or case for carrying papers, money, etc., in the pocket; also, a notebook for the pocket.

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A small bag or pouch, the opening of which is made to draw together closely, used to carry money in; by extension, any receptacle for money carried o…

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An ornament, in various forms, with a tongue, pin, or loop for attaching it to a garment; now worn at the breast by women; a breastpin. Formerly worn…

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A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or…

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See Clinch.

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A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

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To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

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The griffin.

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The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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To loose the clasp of; to open, as something that is fastened, or as with, a clasp; as, to unclasp a book; to unclasp one's heart.

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To loose the clasp of; to open, as something that is fastened, or as with, a clasp; as, to unclasp a book; to unclasp one's heart.

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