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Meaning of 'clench' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Clench [ n. & v. t.]
- See Clinch.

Meaning of 'clench' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . clench [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of grasping
Example in sentence:
  • he has a strong grip for an old man;
  • he released his clasp on my arm;
  • she kept a firm hold on the railing
2 . clench [ v]
Meaning (2):
- hold in a tight grasp
Example in sentence:
  • clench a steering wheel
Meaning (3):
- squeeze together tightly
Example in sentence:
  • clench one's jaw

Nearby Words:

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