to+clasp+one's+hands+(together)

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• wring one's hands — clasp and twist one s hands together as a gesture of great distress, esp. when one is powerless to change the situation …   Useful english dictionary

• wring one's hands — clasp and twist one s hands together as a gesture of distress or despair. → wring …   English new terms dictionary

• wring one's hands — ► wring one s hands clasp and twist one s hands together as a gesture of distress or despair. Main Entry: ↑wring …   English terms dictionary

• clasp — ► VERB 1) grasp tightly with one s hand. 2) place (one s arms) around something so as to hold it tightly. 3) press (one s hands) together with the fingers interlaced. 4) fasten with a clasp. ► NOUN 1) a device with interlocking parts used for… …   English terms dictionary

• clasp — I UK [klɑːsp] / US [klæsp] verb [transitive] Word forms clasp : present tense I/you/we/they clasp he/she/it clasps present participle clasping past tense clasped past participle clasped * 1) mainly literary to hold someone or something tightly… …   English dictionary

• clasp — clasp1 [ klæsp ] noun 1. ) count a metal object used to fasten a piece of jewelry, bag, belt, etc.: a black handbag with a brass clasp 2. ) singular MAINLY LITERARY a way of holding something tightly: GRIP: Peter took her hand in a firm clasp.… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• clasp — verb 1》 grasp tightly with one s hand.     ↘place (one s arms) around something so as to hold it tightly.     ↘embrace (someone) closely. 2》 fasten with a clasp. noun 1》 a device with interlocking parts, for fastening things together. 2》 an… …   English new terms dictionary

• join — v. & n. v. 1 tr. (often foll. by to, together) put together; fasten, unite (one thing or person to another or several together). 2 tr. connect (points) by a line etc. 3 tr. become a member of (an association, society, organization, etc.). 4 tr.… …   Useful english dictionary

• wring — [c]/rɪŋ / (say ring) verb (wrung or, Rare, wringed, wringing) –verb (t) 1. to twist forcibly, as something flexible. 2. Also, wring out. to twist and compress, or compress without twisting, in order to force out moisture: to wring one s clothes… …  

• History of North American college fraternities and sororities — Fraternities and sororities began with students who wanted to meet secretly, usually for discussions and debates not thought appropriate by the faculty of their schools. Today they are used as social, professional, and honorary groups that… …   Wikipedia

• History of North American fraternities and sororities — The North American fraternities and sorority system began with students who wanted to meet secretly, usually for discussions and debates not thought appropriate by the faculty of their schools. Today they are used as social, professional, and… …   Wikipedia