What does clench mean?

v. to press your hands, teeth, or other body parts together tightly, often when you are angry or determined; to hold something tightly

clench

🇺🇸 /klentʃ/ 🇬🇧 /klentʃ/

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verb

to press your hands, teeth, or other body parts together tightly, often when you are angry or determined

He would clench his fists when he felt angry.

to hold something tightly

She would clench the pen in her hand while thinking.

to press your hands, teeth, or other body parts together tightly, often when you are angry or determined; to hold something tightly

3rd Present clenches

Past clenched

Perfect clenched

Progressive clenching