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clasp vs choke hold

choke hold vs clasp

clasp and choke hold both are nouns.

clasp is a verb but choke hold is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clasp Yes No Yes No
choke hold Yes No No No
As nouns, choke hold is a hyponym of clasp; that is, choke hold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clasp:
  • clasp: the act of grasping
  • choke hold: a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
Other hyponyms of clasp include chokehold, embrace, embracement, embracing, wrestling hold.
clasp (noun) choke hold (noun)
the act of grasping a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
clasp (verb) choke hold (verb)
hold firmly and tightly
grasp firmly
fasten with a buckle or buckles
fasten with or as if with a brooch
Difference between clasp and choke hold

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