clasping

Definitions

The act of grasping, holding, or embracing something tightly with the hands or arms.

The action of fastening or securing something using a clasp or similar device.

Examples

She stood by the window, clasping her hands tightly as she waited for the news.

The child was clasping his favorite teddy bear to his chest during the thunderstorm.

Clasping the heavy iron key, he finally unlocked the ancient door.

Synonyms

gripping clutching holding grasping embracing fastening securing

Antonyms

releasing dropping loosening freeing letting go unfastening opening