clasp

  • 31clasp — 1. noun A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps. I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace! 2. verb To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly …

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  • 32clasp — 1. A part of a removable partial denture that acts as a direct retainer and/or stabilizer for the denture by partially surrounding or contacting an abutment tooth. 2. A direct retainer of a removable partial denture, usually consisting of two… …

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  • 33clasp — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. hug, embrace, enfold; fasten, hook, buckle; clutch, hold. See coherence, endearment, connection. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. buckle, pin, hook, catch; see fastener . v. 1. [To hold tightly] Syn. grasp …

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  • 34clasp — I. v. a. 1. Fasten with a clasp. 2. Grasp, grip, clutch, grapple, put the fingers around, lay hold of, fasten upon. 3. Embrace, hug, fold. II. n. 1. Hook, catch. See hasp. 2. E …

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  • 35clasp — [klɑːsp] verb [T] I to hold someone or something tightly II noun [C] clasp [klɑːsp] a metal object used for fastening something such as a bag or a piece of jewellery …

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  • 36clasp — tvirtinimo apkaba statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. clasp; cramp vok. Befestigungsbügel, m rus. закрепляющая скоба, f; закрепляющий хомут, m; закрепляющий хомутик, m; крепёжная скоба, f; крепляющий хомут, m; крепляющий хомутик, m pranc …

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  • 37Clasp knife — Clasp Clasp, n. 1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping …

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  • 38Clasp lock — Clasp Clasp, n. 1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping …

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  • 39Clasp-knife response — refers to a stretch reflex with a rapid decrease in resistance when attempting to flex a joint, usually during a neurological examination. It is one of the characteristic responses of a upper motor neuron lesion. It gets its name from the… …

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  • 40clasp hands — ► clasp hands shake hands warmly. Main Entry: ↑clasp …

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