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CLENCH
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
(noun) the act of grasping; “he released his clasp on my arm”; “he has a strong grip for an old man”; “she kept a firm hold on the railing”
clinch, clench
(noun) a small slip noose made with seizing
clench
(verb) squeeze together tightly; “clench one’s jaw”
clench, clinch
(verb) hold in a tight grasp; “clench a steering wheel”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
clench (third-person singular simple present clenches, present participle clenching, simple past and past participle clenched) (ambitransitive)
To grip or hold fast.
To close tightly.
Synonyms
• (grip or hold tightly): clasp, clutch, grip; See also grasp
Antonyms
• unclench
Noun
clench (plural clenches)
Tight grip.
(engineering) A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.
A local chapter of the Church of the SubGenius parody religion.
Source: Wiktionary
Clench, n. & v. t.
Definition: See Clinch.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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