Clasp knife — Clasp Clasp, n. 1. An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clasp knife — clasp ,knife noun count a knife with a blade that folds into its handle … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
clasp knife — clasp′ knife n. a large pocket knife having a blade or blades that may be folded into the handle • Etymology: 1745–55 … From formal English to slang
clasp knife — ► NOUN ▪ a knife with a blade that folds into the handle … English terms dictionary
clasp knife — n. a large pocketknife, esp. one with blades which, when open, can be secured by a catch … English World dictionary
clasp knife — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms clasp knife : singular clasp knife plural clasp knives a knife with a blade that folds into its handle … English dictionary
Clasp-knife response — refers to a stretch reflex with a rapid decrease in resistance when attempting to flex a joint, usually during a neurological examination. It is one of the characteristic responses of a upper motor neuron lesion. It gets its name from the… … Wikipedia
clasp-knife rigidity — an exaggerated stretch reflex of skeletal muscles seen in spasticity and decerebrate rigidity, resembling the opening of a penknife or clasp knife; there is increased resistance to the extensors (induced by passive flexion of a joint), which… … Medical dictionary
clasp-knife — noun a knife with a folding blade or blades. Syn: pocket knife … Wiktionary
clasp knife — irr. pocket knife, small portable knife … English contemporary dictionary
