enclasp

She enclasps the small, frightened puppy in her arms.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To hold tightly in one's arms: "enclasp" means to embrace or grasp firmly, often conveying a sense of affection, protection, or strong physical hold.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The mother gently enclasped her child in a warm hug. (She held the child tightly and lovingly.)
  • He enclasped the precious vase with both hands to prevent it from falling. (He gripped it firmly for safety.)

Advanced Usage

• "to enclasp someone or something": to wrap one's arms around or hold with a tight grip.
  • The climber enclasped the rock face as the wind howled around him. (He clung tightly to the surface for stability.)

Variants and Related Words

• Enclasping (adj): describing an action of holding tightly.

  • Her enclasping arms kept the puppy still during the bath. (Her tight hold was necessary.)

• Enclasped (adj): being held firmly.

  • The enclasped hands of the couple showed their deep connection. (Their hands were locked together.)

Synonyms

• Embrace: to hold someone closely in one's arms, often as a sign of affection.
• Clasp: to grasp or hold tightly with the hands or arms.
• Hug: to squeeze someone tightly in one's arms, usually as a gesture of love or comfort.
• Grip: to take and keep a firm hold of something.

Related Idioms

• "clasp someone to one's heart": to hold someone tightly as a sign of deep affection.

  • She enclasped him to her heart before saying goodbye. (She embraced him with great emotion.)

• "in a tight grip": held firmly and securely.

  • The box was enclasped in a tight grip by the guard. (It was held with force to prevent theft.)