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clench
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- pronunciation:
- klench
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
clenches, clenching, clenched |
| definition 1: |
to clamp (teeth or hands) tightly shut.
He clenched his fists with rage.- similar words:
- bite, clamp, clinch, close, grit, hold, shut
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| definition 2: |
to hold in a tight grip.
A vise will clench the wood to hold it in place while you work on it.- synonyms:
- clasp, grasp
- similar words:
- clamp, clinch, clutch, fasten, grip, hold
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| related words: |
clasp, grasp |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to clamp together tightly.
His jaws clenched, and he felt his anger rise. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a tight hold; firm grasp.
The weaker fighter could not break the clench of his opponent.- synonyms:
- clutch, grasp, grip
- similar words:
- bite, clasp, hold
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| definition 2: |
something that clenches.
- synonyms:
- clamp, grip
- similar words:
- clasp, grasp
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| related words: |
lock |
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