lightly clasp
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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.