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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy