Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "clasp" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

unclasp

Derived Terms

clasp lock clasp locker clasp-knife clasper claspin claspless handclasp reclasp stem-clasping tie clasp unclasp

Etymologically Related To

enclasp

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

clutch fasten fastener fastening fix fixing grasp grasping hold on holdfast prehend prehension secure seize seizing take hold take hold of taking hold

Type Of (IsA)

closure fastener grasping

Manner Of

grasp seize

Part Of

bag bracelet

Related Terms

enclasp

Related Terms

catch embrace enclasp fastener grab grab hands grasp hands handshake holding holding wrist jewelry jewelry joiner joiner latch necklace take hold wrist

Synonym Network

begrip brooch buckle

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.