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Definitions for: Clench [n] 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"
[n] a small slip noose made with seizing
[v] squeeze together tightly, as of one's fists
[v] hold in a tight grasp; "The boxer clinched his opponent"; "clench a steering wheel"
Webster (1913) Definition: Clench, n. & v. t.
See Clinch.
Synonyms: clasp, clinch, clinch, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
See Also: clutch, double clinch, embrace, embracing, grasping, grit, inside clinch, noose, outside clinch, prehend, prehension, running noose, seize, seizing, slip noose, squeeze, taking hold, wrestling hold
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