clutches vs clasp

clutches and clasp both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clutches	Yes	No	No	No
clasp	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, clutches and clasp are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of clutches include clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold.

clutches (noun)	clasp (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of grasping
	a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

clutches (verb)	clasp (verb)
	hold firmly and tightly
	grasp firmly
	fasten with a buckle or buckles
	fasten with or as if with a brooch