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take hold of vs clasp

clasp vs take hold of

take hold of is not a noun while clasp is a noun.

take hold of and clasp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take hold of No No Yes No
clasp Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clasp is a hyponym of take hold of; that is, clasp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take hold of:
  • take hold of: take into your hands deliberately
  • clasp: grasp firmly
Other hyponyms of take hold of include nab, rack, claw, apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, catch, get, collar, grip, grab, catch, grab, snap, snatch, snatch up, clench, clinch, grapple, grip.
take hold of (noun) clasp (noun)
the act of grasping
a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
take hold of (verb) clasp (verb)
take into your hands deliberately hold firmly and tightly
grasp firmly
fasten with a buckle or buckles
fasten with or as if with a brooch
Difference between take hold of and clasp

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