Clasp vs Grasp - What's the Difference?

Clasp

Grasp

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
  • the act of grasping
Definition as Noun
  • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
  • the act of grasping
  • the limit of capability
  • an intellectual hold or understanding
Definition as Verb
  • hold firmly and tightly
  • grasp firmly
  • fasten with or as if with a brooch
  • fasten with a buckle or buckles
Definition as Verb
  • get the meaning of something
  • hold firmly

Synonyms

Examples

  • "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
  • "The child clasped my hands"
  • "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
  • "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
  • "within the compass of education"
  • "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
  • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Noun, Verb

Related

See also

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