A hook for fastening; a catch; a small hook to hold together the covers of a book, or the different parts of a garment, of a belt.

A close embrace; a throwing of the arms round.

To shut or fasten together with a clasp.

To catch and hold by twining; to surround and cling to; as the clasping ivy.

To inclose and hold in the hand; or simply to inclose or encompass with the fingers.

To embrace closely; to throw the arms round; to catch with the arms.

To inclose, and press.