Close and Clasp

Close

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

Clasp and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Clasp" instead the word "Close" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Clasp

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

Close and clasp are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead the word "Clasp" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: clasped, clasping

Common collocations

hand close hand clasp hand
legs close legs clasp legs
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