What is the meaning of clench?

noun

  • A small slip noose made with seizing.
  • The act of grasping.
    • usage: "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

verb

  • Hold in a tight grasp.
    • usage: "clench a steering wheel"
  • Squeeze together tightly.
    • usage: "clench one's jaw"
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