Associations to the word «Clench»

Wiktionary

CLENCH, noun. Tight grip.
CLENCH, noun. (engineering) A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.
CLENCH, noun. A local chapter of the Church of the SubGenius parody religion.
CLENCH, verb. To squeeze; to grip or hold tightly.
CLENCH, verb. To move two parts of something against each other

Dictionary definition

CLENCH, noun. A small slip noose made with seizing.
CLENCH, noun. 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".
CLENCH, verb. Hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel".
CLENCH, verb. Squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley