Clasp and Strain

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Clasp verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.

Usage example: clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint

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Strain and clasp are semantically related in hug topic. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Clasp". archaic substitute

Nearby Words: clasped, clasping

Strain verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.

Usage example: the woman tenderly strained to her breast the child that she had long ago given up for dead

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Clasp and strain are semantically related in hug topic. Sometimes you can use "Clasp" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

unique clasp

unique strain

hand	clasp hand	strain hand
legs	clasp legs	strain legs

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