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Definitions for Clench

[1] to close (the hands, teeth, etc.) tightly.
[2] to grasp firmly; grip.
[3] clinch(def 1) .
[4] clinch(defs 2–4) .
[5] to close or knot up tightly: His hands clenched as he faced his enemy.
[6] the act of clenching.
[7] a tight hold; grip.
[8] something that clenches or holds fast.
[9] clinch(defs 9, 11, 12) .
[10] to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc) tightly
[11] to grasp or grip firmly
[12] a firm grasp or grip
[13] a device that grasps or grips, such as a clamp
[14] another word for clinch

Words related to Clench

clamp, clutch, clasp, grip, clinch, contract, grapple, constrict, hold

Words nearby Clench

clement xiv, clemente, clementi, clementine, clementines, clench, clenched fist sign, clendinnen, cleo, cleobulus, cleoid

Origin of Clench

1200–50; Middle English clenchen; compare Old English beclencan hold fast

Words that may be confused with Clench

clench, clinch

Word origin for Clench

Old English beclencan, related to Old High German klenken to tie, Middle High German klank noose, Dutch klinken rivet

Synonyms for Clench

clamp, clasp, clutch, clinch, constrict, contract, grapple, grip, hold, double up, draw together