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Clench
klɛn(t)ʃ
Clench definitions
verb
clench
clenched
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clenching
- (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger
"she clenched her fists, struggling for control"
- (with reference to the teeth) press or be pressed tightly together, especially with anger or determination or so as to suppress a strong emotion
"he clenched his teeth, fighting waves of nausea"
- grasp (something) tightly and firmly
"he clenched the steering wheel so hard that the car wobbled"
- (with reference to a muscular part of the body) tighten or contract sharply, especially with strong emotion
"my stomach was clenched in a knot"
noun
clench
clenches
- a contraction or tightening of part of the body
"she saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists"