clasp

To hold something tightly in your hand.

• He clasped the letter tightly in his hand.
  Mektubu elinde sıkıca tuttu.
• The little girl clasped her mother's hand at the busy crossing.
  Küçük kız kalabalık yaya geçidinde annesinin elini sıkıca kavradı.

To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually to show love.

• She clasped the baby to her chest.
  Bebeği bağrına bastı.
• He clasped his old friend in a long, warm hug.
  Eski dostuna uzun uzun, sıkıca sarıldı.

To press your hands together, with the fingers of one hand between the fingers of the other.

• He sat with his hands clasped behind his head.
  Ellerini başının arkasında kenetlemiş oturuyordu.
• She clasped her hands together and smiled at the news.
  Haberi duyunca ellerini birleştirip gülümsedi.

To fasten something such as a bracelet or a belt with a small metal fastener.

• She clasped the bracelet around her wrist.
  Bileziği bileğine takıp tokasını kapattı.
• The cloak was clasped at the neck with a silver brooch.
  Pelerin boyun kısmından gümüş bir broşla tutturulmuştu.