Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-ping, klah-sping]
- /ˈklæs pɪŋ, ˈklɑ spɪŋ/
- /klɑːsp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [klas-ping, klah-sping]
- /ˈklæs pɪŋ, ˈklɑ spɪŋ/
Definitions of clasping word
- adjective clasping (of a leaf) partly or wholly surrounding the stem. 1
- noun clasping a device, usually of metal, for fastening together two or more things or parts of the same thing: a clasp for paper money; a clasp on a necklace. 1
- noun clasping a firm grasp or grip: a clasp of hands. 1
- noun clasping a tight embrace: She held the child in a loving clasp. 1
- noun clasping a small bar or metal design, as a star, for affixing to the ribbon of a military decoration to indicate that the bearer has been awarded the decoration an additional time. 1
- verb with object clasping to fasten with or as with a clasp. 1
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Origin of clasping
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; clasp + -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Clasping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clasping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clasping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with clasping
- what does clasping mean?
- what does clasping hands mean?
See also
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