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Meaning of
clench
in English
clench
us
//klɛntʃ//
uk
//kleɪntʃ//
#common
Past Tense
clenched
Participle Verb
clenching
Third Person Singular
clenches
Definitions
Verb
to
grip
firmly
;
hold
in
place
She
clenched
her
fist
in
anger
.
to
shut
or
press
together
tightly
The
worker
clenched
the
pipe
with
a
wrench
.
Noun
a
firm
or
tight
grasp
The
boxer's
clench
of
his
opponent's
wrist
helped
him
gain
control
.