clench
Nouns
- (n) a small slip noose made with seizing clinch,
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(n) the act of grasping
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
Verbs
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(v) hold in a tight grasp
- clench a steering wheel
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(v) squeeze together tightly
- clench one's jaw