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Definition of Clench
1. Verb. Hold in a tight grasp. "Clench a steering wheel"
2. Noun. A small slip noose made with seizing.
Exact synonyms: Clinch
Specialized synonyms: Double Clinch, Inside Clinch, Outside Clinch
Generic synonyms: Noose, Running Noose, Slip Noose
Category relationships: Vessel, Watercraft
Derivative terms: Clinch
Specialized synonyms: Double Clinch, Inside Clinch, Outside Clinch
Generic synonyms: Noose, Running Noose, Slip Noose
Category relationships: Vessel, Watercraft
Derivative terms: Clinch
3. Verb. Squeeze together tightly. "Clench one's jaw"
4. Noun. The act of grasping. "She kept a firm hold on the railing"
Exact synonyms: Clasp, Clutch, Clutches, Grasp, Grip, Hold
Specialized synonyms: Choke Hold, Chokehold, Embrace, Embracement, Embracing, Wrestling Hold
Generic synonyms: Grasping, Prehension, Seizing, Taking Hold
Derivative terms: Clasp, Clasp, Clutch, Clutch, Grasp, Grip, Grip, Hold
Specialized synonyms: Choke Hold, Chokehold, Embrace, Embracement, Embracing, Wrestling Hold
Generic synonyms: Grasping, Prehension, Seizing, Taking Hold
Derivative terms: Clasp, Clasp, Clutch, Clutch, Grasp, Grip, Grip, Hold
Definition of Clench
1. n. & v. t. See Clinch.
Definition of Clench
1. Noun. Tight grip. ¹
2. Noun. (engineering) A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings. ¹
3. Verb. To squeeze; to grip or hold tightly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Clench
1. to grasp firmly [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clench
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