enclasp

/ɪnˈklæsp/
verb
  1. To hold or clasp tightly in the arms; to embrace.
    • He tried to enclasp the slippery fish, but it wriggled free.
    • She reached out to enclasp the child in a warm hug.
    • The old friends met and enclasped each other with joy.
  2. To surround or encircle something closely.
    • A golden bracelet enclasped her wrist.
    • Thick vines enclasp the ancient stone pillars.
    • The fog seemed to enclasp the entire valley in a cold embrace.
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