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clench
[ klench ]
verb (used with object)
- to close (the hands, teeth, etc.) tightly.
- to grasp firmly; grip.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
- to close or knot up tightly:
His hands clenched as he faced his enemy.
noun
- the act of clenching.
- a tight hold; grip.
- something that clenches or holds fast.
clench
/ ɛԳʃ /
verb
- to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc) tightly
- to grasp or grip firmly
noun
- a firm grasp or grip
- a device that grasps or grips, such as a clamp
noun
- another word for clinch
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of clench1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of clench1
Example Sentences
“I need a break,” he said, jaw clenched.
After the Bruins forced a shot-clock violation two possessions later, forward Janiah Barker clenched both fists and waved both arms to the crowd for more noise.
Gardner’s on antianxiety drugs to help him function, and he’s started wearing a mouthguard at night because he’s been clenching his teeth in his sleep.
The Brazilian was the best player on the pitch, running powerfully and tearing into tackles throughout, usually followed by clenched fists in the direction of Newcastle's support.
"His hands were all clenched up and he was shaking," Graham says.
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