clasp knife

2 definitions found

clasp knife - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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, as with the hand.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Clasp knife, a large knife, the blade of which folds or
        shuts into the handle.
  
     Clasp lock, a lock which closes or secures itself by means
        of a spring.
        [1913 Webster]

clasp knife - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  clasp knife
      n 1: a large knife with one or more folding blades [syn: clasp knife
           , jackknife]