The difference between Clasp and Hook and eye

When used as nouns, clasp means a fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps, whereas hook and eye means a matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.


Clasp is also verb with the meaning: to take hold of.

check bellow for the other definitions of Clasp and Hook and eye

  1. Clasp as a noun:

    A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

    Examples:

    "I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!"

  2. Clasp as a noun (in the singular):

    An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

    Examples:

    "He took her hand in a firm clasp."

  1. Clasp as a verb (transitive):

    To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

    Examples:

    "They clasped hands and parted as friends."

  2. Clasp as a verb:

    To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

  1. Hook and eye as a noun:

    A matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.