gently clasp

Frequency: 6.04.2 per million words

to hold something with a soft and careful touch

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Examples (10)

  • He gently clasped her hand to offer comfort.
  • The nurse gently clasped the patient's arm before giving the injection.
  • She gently clasped the old locket that belonged to her grandmother.
  • As they said goodbye, he gently clasped her shoulders.
  • I watched as the mother gently clasped her newborn's tiny fingers.
  • To calm the frightened animal, you must gently clasp its body.
  • Her hands were gently clasped on her lap as she waited for the news.
  • He reached out to gently clasp his father's hand in a moment of shared understanding.
  • Gently clasping the fragile antique, she placed it carefully on the shelf.
  • The leader will gently clasp the winner's wrist and raise it in victory.