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clasp

/klɑːsp/ /klæsp/

Meanings
noun
A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

Examples :

"I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!"
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Related Words

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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

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necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

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clasped verb

/klɑːspt/ /klæspt/

To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

"They clasped hands and parted as friends."

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fastener noun

/ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfæsnɚ/

Something or someone that fastens.

"The fastener on my backpack broke, so I couldn't close it properly. "

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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embrace noun

/ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /əm-/

An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.

"The warm embrace from her mother made Sarah feel safe and loved. "

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tightly adverb

/ˈtaɪtli/

In a tight manner.

"tightly clenched fingers"

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handshake noun

/ˈhændʃeɪk/

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

"The two friends exchanged a handshake before starting their homework together. "

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

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working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

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falling verb

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/

(heading) To be moved downwards.

"The apple is falling from the tree. "

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singular noun

/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/

(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

"In English grammar, "dog" is the singular of "dogs." "