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    clench
    /klen(t)SH/

    verb

    • 1. (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially when feeling extreme anger: "she clenched her fists, struggling for control"

    noun

    • 1. a contraction or tightening of part of the body: "she saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLENCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Clench means to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way. Learn how to use this verb in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clenchClench Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Clench is a verb that means to hold fast, to close tightly, or to set one's teeth or fists. It can also be a noun that means to cling or grip. See synonyms, examples, and word history of clench.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › clenchClench - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you clench something, you grip, press, or squeeze it. You might clench your fists when you're angry or clench your teeth when you're worried, for example. People often clench parts of their own bodies, but they can also clench other things.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › clenchCLENCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Clench definition: to close (the hands, teeth, etc.) tightly.. See examples of CLENCH used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLENCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Clench means to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLENCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of clench as a verb and a noun, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and usage examples of clench.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › clenchClench - definition of clench by The Free Dictionary

    Clench means to close or squeeze tightly, or to grasp firmly. It can also be a noun for a tight grip or a device that holds fast. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.

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