clasp

fermaglio, chiusura

Piccolo elemento che chiude qualcosa o unisce due parti, come le estremità di una collana.

In inglese semplice: A small part that closes something or joins two things together, such as the ends of a necklace.

• The clasp on my bag broke.
• She struggled to open the necklace's tiny clasp.
• These bracelets have silver clasps.

Sinonimi: fastener, catch

Espressioni comuni: necklace clasp, metal clasp, open the clasp

stretta, abbraccio

Il tenere saldamente la mano o il corpo di qualcuno, spesso per esprimere affetto.

In inglese semplice: A firm hold of someone's hand or body, often showing affection.

• His clasp was warm and firm.
• She held the child in a tight clasp.
• They greeted each other with a clasp of hands.

Sinonimi: grip, embrace, handshake

Espressioni comuni: firm clasp, warm clasp, clasp of hands

stringere, afferrare

Tenere saldamente qualcuno o qualcosa con le mani o le braccia.

In inglese semplice: To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms.

• She clasped my hand.
• He clasped the child in his arms.
• They stood with their hands clasped behind their backs.

Come si usa: clasp something to your chest (She clasped the letter to her chest.); clasp your hands together (He clasped his hands together and waited.)

Sinonimi: grip, grasp, hold

Contrari: release

Espressioni comuni: clasp hands, clasp something tightly, clasp someone close