Definition

To fasten or hold something together again after it has been unfastened.

Example

After the storm, she had to reclasp the broken necklace.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they reclasp the necklace after it broke?

Yeah, that was pretty impressive!

I didn't think it would hold together so well after they reclasped it.

Right? It looks as good as new now!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reclasp → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "clasp" (from Old English "claspan", meaning to fasten or grip). The word "reclasp" means to fasten or grip again.

Memory Tip

Think of fastening something 'again' ('re-') — that's why reclasp means to clasp or fasten once more.

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