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CLASPING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word clasping. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word clasping. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CLASPING

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embracing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

grasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• understanding with difficulty

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

adjective satellite

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

holding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of retaining something

• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

seizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

squeezing
verbv
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

clutching
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of grasping

• a tense critical situation

• a number of birds hatched at the same time

• a collection of things or persons to be handled together

• a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand

• a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism

• a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

verb

• take hold of; grab

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

• affect

retaining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

grasp
verbv
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• the limit of capability

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold firmly

• get the meaning of something

grip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

• worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place

verb

• hold fast or firmly

• to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

attach
verbv
verb

• cause to be attached

• be attached; be in contact with

• become attached

• create social or emotional ties

• take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

brooch
nounn
noun

• a decorative pin worn by women

verb

• fasten with or as if with a brooch

buckle
verbv
noun

• fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

• a shape distorted by twisting or folding

verb

• fasten with a buckle or buckles

• fold or collapse

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

clench
verbv
noun

• a small slip noose made with seizing

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold in a tight grasp

• squeeze together tightly

clutch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of grasping

• a tense critical situation

• a number of birds hatched at the same time

• a collection of things or persons to be handled together

• a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand

• a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism

• a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

verb

• take hold of; grab

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

• affect

clutches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

hold
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

• time during which some action is awaited

• a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

• a stronghold

• a cell in a jail or prison

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• have or hold in one's hands or grip

• organize or be responsible for

• have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

• keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

• maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• contain or hold; have within

• have room for; hold without crowding

• remain in a certain state, position, or condition

• support or hold in a certain manner

• be valid, applicable, or true

• assert or affirm

• have as a major characteristic

• be capable of holding or containing

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• protect against a challenge or attack

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• hold the attention of

• remain committed to

• resist or confront with resistance

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• stop dealing with

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep from departing

• take and maintain control over, often by violent means

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• cover as for protection against noise or smell

• drink alcohol without showing ill effects

• aim, point, or direct

• declare to be

• be in accord; be in agreement

• keep from exhaling or expelling

join
verbv
noun

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

verb

• become part of; become a member of a group or organization

• cause to become joined or linked

• come into the company of

• make contact or come together

• be or become joined or united or linked

put together
verbv
verb

• create by putting components or members together

Best Hypernyms For CLASPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for clasping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
fasten fastening fix grasping secure seizing clutch fastener fixing grasp gripping holdfast holding prehend prehension seize clinching clutching snagging
Phrases (2)
hold ontaking hold

Alternatives for EMBRACING

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