Meaning & Definition of Clench in English
English⟶
Clench
/klɛnʧ/
noun
1. A small slip noose made with seizing
synonym:
- clinch,
- clench
2. 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"
synonym:
- clasp,
- clench,
- clutch,
- clutches,
- grasp,
- grip,
- hold
verb
1. Hold in a tight grasp
- "Clench a steering wheel"
synonym:
- clench,
- clinch
2. Squeeze together tightly
- "Clench one's jaw"
synonym:
- clench