Clasped

Pronunciation: /ˈklæspt/

Clasped (verb)

  1. Held something firmly with your hands, keeping it close and not letting it move.
  2. Held your arms around a person or thing in a tight, protective way.
  3. Kept the hands joined closely, often with fingers together, in a respectful or prayer-like position.

Examples

  • She clasped the broken pieces tightly together.
  • They clasped the rope tightly together to secure it.