Learning Center

Dictionary

Type a word in English or Spanish. English is blue, Spanish is rose. Tap any line to hear it.

clench

English

  1. 🔊 the act of grasping
    “he released his clasp on my arm”
  2. 🔊 a small slip noose made with seizing
  3. 🔊 squeeze together tightly
    “clench one's jaw”
  4. 🔊 hold in a tight grasp
    “clench a steering wheel”

Similar words

clasp clutch clutches grasp grip hold clinch clinch abduct adhere to bear hug bite carry off clamp clasp cleave to clinch cling clinging clip clutch death grip embrace firm hold