A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps. / (in the singular) An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

(transitive) To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly. / To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

(chiefly Britain) A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere. / (color) A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine. / (Britain, colloquial) Blood.

Of a deep purplish-red colour, like that of claret.

(intransitive, archaic) To drink claret.

A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together. / (medicine) An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.

(transitive, intransitive) To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp. / (transitive) To hold or grip tightly.

(dated) A heavy footstep; a tramp.

(intransitive, dated) To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump or clomp.

Alternative form of afterclap