clasp

clasp (something) to (something)

To press or hold something firmly against something else. Suzy clasped her new doll to her chest. Clasp this icepack to your knee to alleviate the swelling.
See also: clasp
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

clasp someone or something to something

to hold on to and press someone or something to a part of one's body. He clasped a wad of cloth to the bleeding wound. She clasped the child to her breast and hugged him.
See also: clasp
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • a slew of (something)
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a slue of (something)
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
References in periodicals archive
All the clasp groups (20 transparent polyamide, 20 pink polyamide, 20 Co-Cr) were divided into 2 subgroups (n=10), according to the type of tooth (molar or premolar).
Retention and Deformation of Cobalt-Chromium and High-Impact Polyamide Clasps/Kobalt-Krom ve Yuksek Etkili Poliamid Kroselerin Deformasyonlan ve Retantif Kuvveti
The Ann Ong brand has been associated with minaudieres with trademark gold-plated grasshopper and semiprecious stone clasps, and bold cuffs and dramatic necklaces in natural, organic shapes.
Ann Ong exhibits designs in NYC
The Bomber Command clasp was introduced in February 2013.
'I'll give up my Legion of Honour - all I want is Peter's heroism recognised' 92-year-old d-day hero's fight for pilot brother's war clasp
Clasp Fracture or Deformation###0 (0%)###5 (4.5%)###2 (1.8%)###0 (0%)###7 (6.4%)
PROSTHESIS AND ABUTMENT RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WEARING HEAT CURE ACRYLIC RESIN PARTIAL REMOVABLE DENTURES
"I contacted the Armed Forces Minister on Mr Brown's behalf and explained why I believed he deserved and qualified for the Bomber Command Clasp. I am delighted that we were successful.
War hero Donald gets his honour... 70 years late! Village campaign secures award for former RAF Bomber Command airman shot down in WWII
Medal clasps are important reminders to further family generations of what their forefathers achieved in past wars.
Honour for veteran; COMMENT DEBATE & YOUR LETTERS TO THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF WALES
It would be a great source of pride to me to get the clasp. I was the pilot's assistant and, as a 19-year-old, it was all an adventure.
AWARD SNUB FOR WW2 FLIGHT HERO
Further support by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the Canadian Institute of Planners, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Healthy Canada by Design CLASP initiative through Canadian Partnership Against Cancer's funding helped to turn this idea into action.
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The CLASP technology has also developed to meet the changing needs of buildings.
Couch secures Henley College contract in Coventry
Video footage of police passing around and dropping the clasp - which went unseen for six weeks - drew gasps of disbelief in the court.
foxy cop fumes at dna attack
They claimed Sollecito's DNA was found on the clasp of Kercher's bra.
Possibility of DNA corruption in Knox case
She also said the bra clasp was not collected until 46 days after the killing.
Knox trial 'blunders'
They said results may have been contaminated on both the blade and bra clasp.
'Evidence may have been contaminated'
Additionally, DNA of Knox's then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito was found on a bra clasp belonging to murdered British student Meredith Kercher.
Will New DNA Evidence Free Amanda Knox?