 clench |
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| 1. | [ verb ] hold in a tight grasp | |
| Synonyms: | clinch | |
| Examples: | "The boxer clinched his opponent" "clench a steering wheel" |
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| Related terms: | clutch seize hug | |
| 2. | [ verb ] squeeze together tightly, as of one's fists | |
| Related terms: | squeeze grit | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (transportation) a nail with its point bent over | |
| Synonyms: | clinch | |
| Related terms: | nail noose inside_clinch outside_clinch double_clinch vessel | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of grasping | |
| Synonyms: | grip hold clutch clutches grasp clasp | |
| Examples: | "he released his clasp on my arm" "he has a strong grip for an old man" "she kept a firm hold on the railing" |
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| Related terms: | grasping embrace wrestling_hold choke_hold hold clutch grasp cling_to clasp clasp | |
| Similar spelling: |
clenched clunch clinch Claunch clincher clinched clonic clinic clinical clunk clink cling clank clang clinician clannish clunky clonus Clines Clancy Clance |
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