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enclasp

verb

in-ˈklasp

Definition of enclasp

as in to hug

to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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The curvaceous Road to Hana, which hugs Maui's northeastern shore around Haleakalā National Park, is one of the island's most memorable experiences, one that will make the hassle of renting a car worth it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Coach Bill Self, who hugged Bidunga shortly before tip, was not pleased with the obscene chants staring into the student section.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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Embiid appeared to wonder during the national anthem where the Knicks' championship banner was hanging in the rafters as James sat nearby on the bench with his head bowed and hands clasped.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of clasp

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The device features flexible side wings that can fold inward to cradle the head and neck.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
While standard flip-flops are generally relatively flat, these are made with plenty of arch support, along with deep heel cups to cradle your feet for full-day comfort.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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