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Look up clasp, clasper, or clasps in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Clasp, clasper or CLASP may refer to: Book clasp, fastener for a book cover Folding
Clasp
Thin metal bar attached to the ribbon of a medal as an additional award
A medal bar or medal clasp is a thin metal bar attached to the ribbon of a military decoration, civil decoration, or other medal. It most commonly indicates
Medal_bar
Fastener for a book cover
A book clasp is a leather or metal element attached to book covers. Book clasps were used to tightly hold the covers of a book together, keeping the book
Book_clasp
Male anatomical structure found in some groups of animals, used in mating
biology, a clasper is a male anatomical structure found in some groups of animals, used in mating. Male cartilaginous fish have claspers formed from
Clasper
The Akers' clasp is a circumferential direct retainer used in removable partial dentures, consisting of an occlusal rest, a guide plate, a retentive arm
Akers'_clasp
Type of jewelry fastener
A lobster clasp, also known as a lobster hook, lobster claw, trigger clasp, or bocklebee clasp, is a fastener that is held closed by a spring. The lobster
Lobster_clasp
World War II German military award
The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) was a World War II German military award instituted on 25 November 1942 for participation in hand-to-hand
Close_Combat_Clasp
German World War II military decoration
The Clasp to the Iron Cross (Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz) was a white metal medal clasp displayed on the uniforms of German Wehrmacht personnel who had
Clasp_to_the_Iron_Cross
Gesture of victory
A self-clasping handshake is a gesture in which one hand is grasped by the other and held together in front of the body or over the head. In the United
Self-clasping_handshake
Bracelet that straps a watch to the wrist
of, precious metals. Watch straps may close with a buckle or a folding clasp. Expanding watch straps are designed to expand elastically, often by the
Watch_strap
Medical intervention
An Adams clasp is a component used to retain a custom-made medical device in the mouth. The clasp functions by engaging the mesiobuccal and distobuccal
Adams_clasp
Joining one's hands with fingers interlaced
Hand clasping or hand folding is the interlocking of the fingers of one hand with the fingers of another. It is commonly used to express authority above
Hand_clasping
Device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material
A zipper (N. America), zip, zip fastener (UK), formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of fabric or
Zipper
WW2 German military decoration
The Honour Roll Clasp (German: Ehrenblattspange) was a decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. There were different versions for the Army (Heer)
Honour_Roll_Clasp
Award
The Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe (German: Frontflugspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to aircrew and certain other Luftwaffe
Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
Front_Flying_Clasp_of_the_Luftwaffe
International nonprofit organization
CLASP is an international non-profit organization specializing in the energy efficiency of appliances, equipment, and lighting. Founded in 1999, CLASP
Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program
Collaborative_Labeling_and_Appliance_Standards_Program
Component of railway rolling stock
linked carriages and to be effective on vehicles left without a prime mover. Clasp brakes are one type of brakes historically used on trains. In the earliest
Railway_brake
Species of flowering plant
Triodanis perfoliata, the clasping Venus' looking-glass or clasping bellflower, is an annual flowering plant belonging to the family Campanulaceae (bellflower
Triodanis_perfoliata
British former chairman of Coats Group plc (born 1953)
Michael Clasper CBE (born 21 April 1953) is the British former chairman of Coats Group plc (formerly Guinness Peat Group plc (GPG)) and the former chairman
Mike_Clasper
Golgi tendon reflex
Clasp-knife response is a Golgi tendon reflex with a rapid decrease in resistance when attempting to flex a joint, usually during a neurological examination
Clasp-knife_response
English professional rower & boat builder (1812-1870)
Henry (Harry) Clasper (5 July 1812 – 12 July 1870) was a professional rower and boat builder from Tyneside in England. He was an innovative boat designer
Harry_Clasper
British campaign medal
clasp, was awarded to: those based in Zone 1 (Iraq) who did not complete seven days service between 19 March – 28 April 2003 to qualify for the clasp
Iraq_Medal_(United_Kingdom)
Award
Service Medal, which features the same ribbon with its own medallion and clasps. Although authorized in 1946, it was not until 1947 that the first Army
Army_of_Occupation_Medal
Stoic philosopher, Roman emperor from 161 to 180
pictured below Antoninus, who is holding a statuette of Concordia and clasping hands with Faustina the Elder. Inscription: ANTONINVS AVG. PIVS P. P.,
Marcus_Aurelius
Award
The Naval Front Clasp (German: Marine-Frontspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to officers and men of the Kriegsmarine in recognition
Naval_Front_Clasp
American businessman and inventor (1955–2011)
(including touch-based), speakers, keyboards, power adapters, staircases, clasps, sleeves, lanyards, and packages. His contributions to most of his patents
Steve_Jobs
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War
British and Commonwealth forces for service in the Second World War. Two clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: Battle of Britain and Bomber
1939–1945_Star
Award
A "5th AUG.–22nd NOV. 1914" clasp was instituted in 1919, as published in Army Order no. 361 of 16 October 1919. The clasp, together with two small silver
1914_Star
German military decoration and symbol
subsequently granted another. These recipients were recognized with the award of a clasp featuring a miniaturized 1914 Iron Cross on a metal bar. The award was quite
Iron_Cross
The Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme (CLASP), was formed in 1957 by Local Authorities in England to develop a shared prefabricated system
Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme
Consortium_of_Local_Authorities_Special_Programme
Folding knife that can be carried in a pocket
Knives with locking blades, often referred to as lock-blade knives or clasp knives, have a locking mechanism that locks the blade into its fully opened
Pocketknife
Variation of regular pin used to fasten piece of clothes and textile
of the regular pin which includes a simple spring mechanism and a clasp. The clasp forms a closed loop to properly fasten the pin to whatever it is applied
Safety_pin
Campaign medal of the United Kingdom
between 1900 and 1956, with a total of forty five clasps issued. The medal is never seen without a clasp and some are very rare. Most medals were granted
Africa_General_Service_Medal
US military decoration
Sector" Battle Clasp was authorized. The clasp was also awarded for any battle which was not already recognized by its own battle clasp. The World War
World War I Victory Medal (United States)
World_War_I_Victory_Medal_(United_States)
Award
awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps. The Australian
Australian_Service_Medal
Type of necktie
decorative metal tips (called aiguillettes) and secured with an ornamental clasp or slide. In the United States, bolo ties are widely associated with Western
Bolo_tie
Prosthesis (dentistry)
circumferential clasp (suprabulge) Akers' Half and half Back-action Ring clasp Wrought wire clasp Roach clasp (infrabulge) I-bar T-bar Y-bar 7-bar Flexible Clasp, such
Removable_partial_denture
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War
Atlantic, the longest continuous campaign of the Second World War. Two clasps were instituted and could be worn on the medal ribbon, Air Crew Europe and
Atlantic_Star
Species of flowering plant
Asclepias amplexicaulis, the blunt-leaved milkweed, clasping milkweed, or sand milkweed, is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae
Asclepias_amplexicaulis
Clasp for holding hair in place
clasp for holding hair in place. They are often made from metal or plastic and sometimes feature decorative fabric. In one type of barrette, a clasp is
Hair_clip
Award
always awarded with a clasp. An individual qualifying for the medal for the first time shall be awarded the medal, together with a clasp on which shall be
Sainya_Seva_Medal
Award
The U-boat Front Clasp (German: U-Boot-Frontspange) or U-boat Combat Clasp, was a World War II German Kriegsmarine military decoration awarded to holders
U-boat_Front_Clasp
Watch model by Rolex
clasp. Price: $16,500 19019 Oysterquartz Day-Date, 18K white gold case and fluted bezel, 18K white gold integral President bracelet with hidden clasp
Rolex_Oysterquartz
Prefabricated buildings scheme
The CLASP (Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme) system was a scheme developed in the 1950s by English local authorities to devise a method
CLASP_(British_Rail)
Award
duration. Clasps are awarded with the medal indicating the particular operation for which it is awarded. For subsequent operations where the clasp is approved
Special_Service_Medal_(India)
German Nazi politician and military leader (1893–1946)
Cross 2nd Class with Swords Nazi Germany: 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class (30 September 1939) 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Class (30 September 1939)
Hermann_Göring
Ritual removal of the vulva
The term can also refer to the entirely different practice of placing a clasp through the foreskin in men; for more information see the article Fibula
Infibulation
US Army award
would display a bronze clasp with two loops, the third would show a bronze clasp with three loops, and so on. At six loops, the clasp changes to silver, and
Good_conduct_loop
Species of flowering plant in the borage family
amplexicaule is a species of heliotrope known by several common names, including clasping heliotrope, blue heliotrope, and summer heliotrope. It is native to South
Heliotropium_amplexicaule
Recipients of both awards automatically received the Luftwaffe Honour Roll Clasp in January 1944. Within the Wehrmacht, wartime awards (German: Kriegsorden)
Orders, decorations, and medals of Nazi Germany
Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Nazi_Germany
Award
is authorized two service clasps: "Europe" and "Asia". The clasps are rectangular with a rope border. If eligible, both clasps may be worn on the medal
Navy_Occupation_Service_Medal
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War
between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 during the Second World War. Three clasps were instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon: North Africa 1942–43, 8th
Africa_Star
Clasper v Lawrence [1990] 3 NZLR 231 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding the quantification of damages for breach of contract. Chetwin, Maree; Graw
Clasper_v_Lawrence
Highest military award of Nazi Germany
of France. Like the Knight's Cross to which it was added, the Oak Leaves clasp could be awarded for leadership, distinguished service, or personal gallantry
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Knight's_Cross_of_the_Iron_Cross
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War
the Burma Campaign from 1941 to 1945, during the Second World War. One clasp, Pacific, was instituted to be worn on the medal ribbon. On 8 July 1943
Burma_Star
Medical condition
Congenital clasped thumb describes an anomaly which is characterized by a fixed thumb into the palm at the metacarpophalangeal joint in one or both hands
Congenital_clasped_thumb
Clothing of Anglo-Saxon England
as the late sixth century. Tiny crosses also start appearing on shoulder clasps and on Kentish belt buckles in the seventh century. Clothing and accessories
Anglo-Saxon_dress
British order of chivalry established in 1917
appropriately inscribed, and the former having laurel leaves decorating the clasp, the latter oak leaves). In 1933, holders of the medal "for gallantry",
Order_of_the_British_Empire
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War
nine clasps had been established to reward campaign service during the Second World War. One more campaign star, the Arctic Star, and one more clasp, the
France_and_Germany_Star
Award
Medals with a Bronze Clasp, Silver Medals with a Silver Clasp, Gold Medals with a Gold Clasp, and Gold Medals with a Platinum Clasp will be awarded to service
Military_Medal_(Brazil)
US military and civilian decoration
of clasps, an Expert Qualification Clasp and a Qualification Year Clasp. From those clasps hung the badge's pendant. The Expert Qualification Clasp is
Marksmanship badges (United States)
Marksmanship_badges_(United_States)
American inventor (1843–1909)
noted for his invention of the zip fastener. It was originally called a clasp-locker. The first application was as a fastener for shoes and high boots
Whitcomb_L._Judson
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901
heavenly love & happiness I never could have hoped to have felt before! He clasped me in his arms, & we kissed each other again & again! His beauty, his sweetness
Queen_Victoria
British campaign medal
awarded to officers and men of the Royal Air Force, with the Waziristan 1925 clasp awarded solely to the RAF. The 1909 IGSM was awarded for various minor military
India General Service Medal (1909)
India_General_Service_Medal_(1909)
Award
districts in Uganda. A clasp, Central Africa 1894–98, was authorised in August 1899. When the medal was issued with the clasp, it hung from a straight
Central_Africa_Medal
Clothing accessory
A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp) is a clothing accessory that is used to clip a tie to the underlying shirt front, preventing it from
Tie_clip
Nonprofit organization in Washington D.C., United States
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a liberal organization, based in Washington, D.C., that engages in anti-poverty advocacy. The National
Center for Law and Social Policy
Center_for_Law_and_Social_Policy
American theoretical physicist (1904–1967)
of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Oppenheimer took to the stage and clasped his hands together "like a prize-winning boxer" while the crowd cheered
J._Robert_Oppenheimer
Award
clasps have been authorised with the medal. The "Afghanistan" Clasp is awarded for service specifically in Afghanistan. The "Operation PITTING" Clasp
Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan
Operational_Service_Medal_for_Afghanistan
English footballer (born 1975)
represented by a black crest with neon pink trimmings and herons whose legs clasp to form an "M" for Miami. The club made its MLS debut on 1 March 2020 with
David_Beckham
Italian artist and architect (1475–1564)
presenting her son. Here, the Christ Child, restrained by his mother's clasping hand, is about to step off into the world. The Doni Tondo, depicting the
Michelangelo
Primary sexual organ of male animals
have a similar structure. In some fish, the gonopodium, andropodium, and claspers are intromittent organs (to introduce sperm into the female) developed
Penis
American dancer
the daughter of Robert Clasper and Barbara Crosbie Clasper. Her mother was born in Scotland. Her father died in 1898. Clasper moved to the United States
Edith_Clasper
Epic poem attributed to Homer
filled with gifts across the plains and into the Achaean camp unnoticed. He clasps Achilles by the knees and begs for his son's body. Achilles is moved to
Iliad
Australian military service medal
rosette indicates the award of each clasp, although a small Federation Star indicates the fifth and subsequent clasps. With the introduction of the Defence
Defence_Force_Service_Medal
Religious garment
mantle or cloak, open at the front and fastened at the breast with a band or clasp. It may be of any liturgical colour. A cope may be worn by any rank of the
Cope
Award
Eligible operations are denoted by a clasp for each operation. The General Service Medal is awarded with a clasp designating the qualifying service of
General_Service_Medal_(India)
Decorative belt hook or clasp
A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it. Each chain is mounted with useful household
Chatelaine_(chain)
Public collegiate university in England
the vice-chancellor and proffers their hands to the vice-chancellor, who clasps them and then confers the degree through the following Latin statement,
University_of_Cambridge
Award
Accumulated Campaign Service Medal. Fourteen clasps were awarded, the medal never being awarded without a clasp. The maximum awarded to any one individual
General_Service_Medal_(1962)
American basketball player and coach (1934–2022)
and was named the only NBA Finals MVP in history from the losing team, clasped his hand and tried to soothe him. Days later, 30,000 Celtics fans cheered
Bill_Russell
Award
is awarded for active service where no other campaign medal is awarded. Clasps are awarded with the medal designating recognized operations. The medal
Samanya_Seva_Medal
German Waffen-SS officer (1909–1944)
in 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich. He received both the Close Combat Clasp in Gold and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He was known for executing
Helmut_Kämpfe
Award
criteria were amended in 2016 Clasp On 26 August 1944 a clasp to the medal was instituted by King George VI. The clasp could be awarded to holders of
Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Military)
Medal_for_Long_Service_and_Good_Conduct_(Military)
Plant species in the lily family
Streptopus amplexifolius (twistedstalk, clasping twistedstalk, claspleaf twistedstalk, white twisted-stalk, or watermelon berry) is a species of flowering
Streptopus_amplexifolius
Military award of Nazi Germany
silver, the recipient must be a holder of the Iron Cross (1939) 1st Class or Clasp to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class, or the War Merit Cross 1st Class with
German_Cross
United States Air Force Auxiliary awards
bronze clasp may be worn on the ribbon. Once a senior member earns five bronze clasps, they may be replaced by a silver clasp. Bronze clasps are no longer
Awards and decorations of the Civil Air Patrol
Awards_and_decorations_of_the_Civil_Air_Patrol
Award
during a Zulu revolt against British rule and taxation in 1906. The 1906 Clasp to the medal was awarded to those who had served for more than fifty days
Natal_Native_Rebellion_Medal
Species of flowering plant
species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by the common names clasping pepperweed and perfoliate pepperwort. It is native to Europe and Asia and
Lepidium_perfoliatum
South African businessman and military general officer
Major General Roy Cecil Andersen CSSA SD & Bar SM MMM JCD with 30 Yr Clasp (born 12 May 1948 in Johannesburg) is a South African businessman and a retired
Roy_Andersen_(general)
German military decoration awarded during World War I and World War II
medals of Nazi Germany Decorations to all services Bandit-warfare Badge Clasp to the Iron Cross Condor Legion Tank Badge Driver Proficiency Badge Eastern
Wound_Badge
Ethnic group indigenous to North Africa
silver and includes elaborate triangular plates and pins, originally used as clasps for garments, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and similar items. In modern
Berbers
Clasps are positioned at the bottom of the ribbon with successive clasps placed adjacent to each other (with a small gap). The earliest earned clasp is
Awards and decorations of the British Armed Forces
Awards_and_decorations_of_the_British_Armed_Forces
Award
were engaged with hostile parties in a military context could be awarded clasps indicating the year of the action. The Decoration for Order and Peace was
Decoration for Order and Peace
Decoration_for_Order_and_Peace
Australian military award
Additional service clasps, each indicating a further 5 years after the initial 15 year qualifying service, are issued. The first four clasps to the medal are
Defence_Long_Service_Medal
King of the United Kingdom from 1820 to 1830
this must be death", or that he called out "Good God, what is this?", clasped his page's hand, and said "my boy, this is death". George died at 3:15 am
George_IV
Canadian award bestowed upon members of the Canadian Armed Forces
the awarding of clasps. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 5 clasps Air Commodore Leonard Birchall, 5 clasps Queen Elizabeth II, no clasps worn by choice
Canadian_Forces'_Decoration
Award
Operational Service Medal, or the General Service Medal with appropriate clasp. In 2012, a review led by Sir John Holmes into the awarding of medals to
Wider_Service_Medal
Group of campaign medals
Afghanistan clasp if they have served in Afghanistan itself for a period of time (which varies depending on the operation), and the Operation Pitting clasp for
Operational Service Medal (United Kingdom)
Operational_Service_Medal_(United_Kingdom)
Award
the 'ICAT' clasp to the Australian Active Service Medal and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's Non-Article 5 Medal with 'ISAF' clasp. Members of
Afghanistan_Medal_(Australia)
CLASP
CLASP
Girl/Female
Hindu
Hand clasped in prayer
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hand clasped in prayer
Girl/Female
Hindu
Hand clasped in prayer
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived in a muddy place, from Middle English slott ‘mud’, ‘slime’.Swedish and Danish : ornamental name from slot(t) ‘palace’.Variant spelling of Dutch Slot, a metonymic occupational name for a locksmith, from Middle Dutch slo(e)t ‘lock’, ‘clasp’.Americanized form of Czech and Slovak slota ‘bad weather’, ‘evil person’, ‘witch’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hand clasped in prayer
CLASP
CLASP
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Protective Friend
Girl/Female
Tamil
Very short
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Residence Name
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Goddess Laxmi
Girl/Female
Arabic
Park
Girl/Female
Tamil
Dhrasti | தà¯à®°à®¾à®¸à¯à®¤à¯€
Inescapable, Not running away
Boy/Male
Arabic
Good or Handsome
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Clean
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Love for Devotion
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Attach to Heart; One of the Constallations
CLASP
CLASP
CLASP
CLASP
CLASP
imp. & p. p.
of Clasp
v. t.
To loose the clasp of; to open, as something that is fastened, or as with, a clasp; as, to unclasp a book; to unclasp one's heart.
a.
Embracing the stem with its base; amplexicaul; as a leaf or petiole.
v. t.
To link together; to clasp closely; as, to lock arms.
n.
The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay.
a.
Clasping; climbing as a tendril.
n.
A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
n.
A clasp or brooch for a belt, or the like.
v. t.
To pare or cut off the surface of with a small knife; to cut or shape, as a piece of wood held in the hand, with a clasp knife or pocketknife.
v. t.
To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp).
n.
Hence, a climbing or trailing plant; the long, slender stem of any plant that trails on the ground, or climbs by winding round a fixed object, or by seizing anything with its tendrils, or claspers; a creeper; as, the hop vine; the bean vine; the vines of melons, squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbitaceous plants.
v. t.
A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc.
n.
A knife; esp., a pocket, sheath, or clasp knife.
n. pl.
A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form.
v. t.
To clasp; to encircle; to surround.
n.
One who, or that which, clasps, as a tendril.
n.
A specially modified part of the ventral fin in male elasmobranchs, which serves as a copulatory organ, or clasper.
n.
A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.
v. t.
To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Clasp