Clasps [klasp, klahsp]
Main Entry:
clasp [klasp, klahsp]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fastener; hold on something
Synonyms: brooch, buckle, catch, clamp, clench, clinch, clip, clutch, embrace, fastening, fibula, grapple, grasp, grip, hasp, hold, hook, hug, pin, safety pin, snap
Main Entry: buckle
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fastener with long pin
Synonyms: catch, clamp, clasp, clip, fastening, fibula, harness, hasp
Main Entry: button
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fastener
Synonyms: catch, clasp, fastening, frog, knob, stud
Main Entry: catch
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fastener
Synonyms: bolt, buckle, clamp, clasp, clip, hasp, hook, hook and eye, latch, snap
Main Entry: catch
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: ensnare, apprehend
Synonyms: arrest, bag, bust, capture, clasp, claw, clench, clutch, collar, cop, corral, entangle, entrap, get one's fingers on, glom, glove, grab, grasp, grip, hook, lasso, lay hold of, nab, nail, net, pick, pluck, pounce on, prehend, secure, seize, snag, snare, snatch, take, take hold of, trap
Antonyms: free, let go, let off, lose, misplace, miss, release
Main Entry: cherish
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: care about deeply
Synonyms: admire, adore, appreciate, apprize, care for, clasp, cleave to, cling to, coddle, comfort, cosset, cultivate, defend, dote on, embrace, encourage, enshrine, entertain, fancy, fondle, foster, guard, harbor, hold dear, hold in high esteem, honor, hug, idolize, like, love, nourish, nurse, nurture, pet, preserve, prize, revere, reverence, safeguard, shelter, shield, support, sustain, treasure, value, venerate, worship
Notes: cherish means to be fond of, be attached to, while nurture means to bring up, help develop, help grow, or provide with nourishment
Antonyms: abandon, denounce, forsake, not care, renounce
Main Entry: clamp
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fastener
Synonyms: bracket, catch, clasp, grip, hold, lock, nipper, press, snap, vice
Main Entry: clench
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: grasp
Synonyms: clamp, clasp, clinch, clutch, constrict, contract, double up, draw together, grapple, grip, hold
Antonyms: let go, loose, loosen, release
Main Entry: clinch
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: hold securely; grab
Synonyms: bolt, clamp, clasp, clench, clutch, cuddle, embrace, enfold, fasten, fix, grab hold of, grapple, grasp, grip, hug, lay hands on, make fast, nail, press, rivet, secure, seize, snatch, squeeze
Antonyms: let go
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