| Main Entry: | clasp |
| 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: | clasp |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | grab tightly |
Synonyms: |
attack, bear hug, buckle, clamp, clinch, clip, clutch, coll, concatenate, connect, embrace, enfold, fasten, glom onto, grapple, grasp, grip, hold, hug, pin, press, seize, snatch, squeeze, take |
Antonyms: |
let go, loose |
| 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 |