enclasp

American  

[en-klasp, -klahsp] / ɛnˈklæsp, -ˈklɑsp /

verb (used with object)

1. to hold in or as in a clasp or embrace.

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enclasp British  

/ ɪnˈklɑːsp /

verb

1. (tr) to clasp; embrace

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Etymology

Origin of enclasp

First recorded in 1590–1600; en- ¹ + clasp

Example Sentences

Again the shout triumphant shakes the bay; Form'd as a crescent, wedg'd in firm array, Their fleet's wide horns the Lusian ships enclasp, Prepar'd to crush them in their iron grasp.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de

Inclasp, in-klasp′, v.t. to clasp to: to enclasp.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

See! see! on highest roof he stands—the fiery wave Fierce rolling round—his arms enclasp the child—God help him yet to save!

From Poems Teachers Ask For, Book Two by Various

And foes enclasp in friends' embrace, Dunallan and young Donald.

From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume IV. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century by Rogers, Charles

As long, gnarl'd roots enclasp   Some red boulder, fierce entwine His strong fingers, in their grasp   Bowl of bright Caecuban wine.

From Old Spookses' Pass, Malcolm's Katie, and other poems by Crawford, Isabella Valancy