The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Clasp \Clasp\, n.
   1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding
      together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends
      of a belt, the covers of a book, etc.
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   2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a
      grasping, as with the hand.
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   Clasp knife, a large knife, the blade of which folds or
      shuts into the handle.

   Clasp lock, a lock which closes or secures itself by means
      of a spring.
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