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

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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

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Clench, n. & v. t.

Definition: See Clinch.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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