asp — the venomous snake, probably Naja haje (Egyptian cobra), that caused the death of Cleopatra and was formerly used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death
clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
grasp — to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
rasp — to scrape or abrade with a rough instrument.
