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
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.
• (grip or hold tightly): clasp, clutch, grip; See also grasp
• unclench
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
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
