# clamp vs clasp

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clamp
*noun · IPA /ˈklæmp/ · frequency rank #15,985*
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things that are apart together.

### clasp
*noun · IPA /klæsp/ · frequency rank #25,321*
A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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