clench
31clench — see CLING …
32clench — I. , v. a. == pinch, wither up. O. and N. 1204; the modern ‘cling.’ Compare Shakspere’s ‘Till famine cling thee.’ Macb. v. 5 AS. clingan II. , v. a. == strike (as a harp). K. Horn, 1532 …
33clench — klentʃ v. clasp together; hold tightly …
34clench — verb 1》 (with reference to one s fist or teeth) close or press together tightly, in response to stress or anger. 2》 hold tightly and firmly. 3》 (of muscles or a muscular part of the body) contract sharply. noun the action of clenching or the… …
35clench — I. v. a. 1. [Written also Clinch.] Secure, fasten, rivet, and fig., confirm, establish, fix, secure. 2. Set, set firmly, clasp firmly, double, double up tightly. 3. Grasp firmly, clutch, seize and hold. II. n. Clinging grasp, clutch, persistent… …
36clench — verb 1) he stood there clenching his hands Syn: squeeze together, clamp together, close/shut tightly; make into a fist 2) he clenched the iron bar Syn: grip, grasp, grab, clutch, clasp, hold tightly, seize …
37clench — v 1. close, shut, seal, zipper, zip up, (of the teeth) grit. 2. grip, grasp, clasp, clutch, hold, hold fast or tight; grab, seize, lay hold of, lay hands upon, put an iron grip on. 3. clinch, nail, bolt, rivet, screw, hook, tack; (all by nailing …
38clench — verb Syn: grip, grasp, grab, clutch, clasp, clamp, hold tightly, seize, squeeze …
39clench — [[t]klɛntʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to close (the hands, teeth, etc.) tightly 2) to grasp firmly; grip 3) clinch 1), clinch 2) 4) to close or knot up tightly 5) the act of clenching 6) a tight hold; grip 7) something that clenches or holds fast 8) clinch 7) …
40clench — see CLING …
