n. the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

n. a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

v. hold firmly and tightly

v. grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands"

v. fasten with a buckle or buckles

v. fasten with or as if with a brooch