lightly clasp

Frequency: 5.83.9 per million words

to hold something with very little pressure

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Examples (10)

  • He lightly clasped her hand as they walked through the park.
  • Lightly clasping the old photograph, she remembered her childhood.
  • His hand, lightly clasped around hers, felt warm and reassuring.
  • He reached out to lightly clasp her arm, stopping her before she left.
  • She lightly clasped the delicate flower, afraid of crushing its petals.
  • The king would lightly clasp the hilt of his sword when deep in thought.
  • You should just lightly clasp the handle; don't pull too hard.
  • He was lightly clasping the railing, steadying himself as he looked down.
  • The child lightly clasped his mother's finger as he fell asleep.
  • The dancer learned to lightly clasp her partner's hand during the intricate turn.