'Clench' definitions:
Definition of 'clench'
From: WordNet
noun
A small slip noose made with seizing [syn: clinch, 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" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold]
verb
Hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" [syn: clench, clinch]
verb
Squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
Synonyms of 'clench'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abduct,
- adhere to,
- bear hug,
- bite,
- carry off,
- clamp,
- clasp,
- cleave to,
- clinch,
- cling,
- clinging,
- clip,
- clutch,
- death grip,
- embrace,
- firm hold,
- foothold,
- footing,
- freeze to,
- grapple,
- grasp,
- grip,
- gripe,
- hang on,
- hang on to,
- hold,
- hold fast,
- hold on,
- hold on to,
- hold tight,
- hug,
- iron grip,
- keep hold of,
- kidnap,
- never let go,
- nip,
- purchase,
- seizure,
- shanghai,
- stick to,
- tenure,
- throttle,
- tight grip,
- toehold