Enclasp and Strain

Enclasp

Enclasp verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.
Usage example: reached around and enclasped all four children at once
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Strain and enclasp are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Enclasp".

Strain

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

Enclasp and strain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Enclasp" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer
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