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- Dictionaryclench/klɛn(t)ʃ/
verb
- 1. (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of 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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CLENCH definition: 1. to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way: 2. to close or…. Learn more.
1. : clinch sense 2. 2. : to hold fast : clutch. clenched the arms of the chair. 3. : to set or close tightly. clench one's teeth. clench one's fists. clench noun. Synonyms. cling (to) clutch. grip. hold. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of clench in a Sentence. He clenched his teeth and continued to look straight ahead.
Clench definition: to close (the hands, teeth, etc.) tightly.. See examples of CLENCH used in a sentence.
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.
to hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination: He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd.
1. to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc) tightly. 2. to grasp or grip firmly. n. 3. a firm grasp or grip. 4. (Tools) a device that grasps or grips, such as a clamp. n, vb. another word for clinch. [Old English beclencan, related to Old High German klenken to tie, Middle High German klank noose, Dutch klinken rivet]
Definition of clench verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
clench the jaw. 5 senses: 1. to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc) tightly 2. to grasp or grip firmly 3. a firm grasp or grip.... Click for more definitions.
clench definition: to close your hands or teeth very tightly, or to hold something tightly: . Learn more.
to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc) tightly. to grasp or grip firmly. n. a firm grasp or grip. a device that grasps or grips, such as a clamp. n , vb. another word for clinch. Etymology: Old English beclencan, related to Old High German klenken to tie, Middle High German klank noose, Dutch klinken rivet.
