Clasp



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 钩子, 扣子;紧握
• ［英］ n. 钩子, 扣子 ( device for fastening things) ; 紧握 ( firm hold)
• ［类］ lathe : shape / clasp : fasten ( 车床使成形 / 扣子使固定)
• ［例］ The clasp of my brooch is broken .

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English claspe
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. a device (as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
  • b. a device (as a bar) attached to a military medal to indicate an additional award of the medal or the action or service for which it was awarded
• 2. a holding or enveloping with or as if with the hands or arms

II. transitive verb

• Date: 14th century
• 1. to fasten with or as if with a clasp robe clasped with a brooch
• 2. to enclose and hold with the arms; specifically embrace
• 3. to seize with or as if with the hand ; grasp

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