clasp

(noun) a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together.

(noun) the act of grasping. Synonyms: clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold. Examples: "He released his clasp on my arm." "He has a strong grip for an old man." "She kept a firm hold on the railing."

(verb) hold firmly and tightly.

(verb) fasten with or as if with a brooch. Synonyms: brooch.

(verb) fasten with a buckle or buckles. Synonyms: buckle.

(verb) grasp firmly. Examples: "The child clasped my hands."