Definitions for Clench
klɛntʃclench

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clinch, clenchnoun

   a small slip noose made with seizing

2. clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, holdverb

   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"

3. clench, clinchverb

   hold in a tight grasp

   "clench a steering wheel"

4. clenchverb

   squeeze together tightly

   "clench one's jaw"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clenchnoun

   Tight grip.

2. clenchnoun

   A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.

3. clenchverb

   To squeeze; to grip or hold tightly.

   He clenched his fist in anger.

4. Etymology: From beclencan, causative of clingan. Compare stink and stench.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clench

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1. clench

   To clench means to close or grip something tightly and forcefully, often in a determined or angry way. This action can refer to various body parts like hands, teeth, or even emotional state. In a broader context, it can also refer to securing, confirming, or holding on to something with certainty or determination.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clench

   see Clinch

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clench

   klensh. Same as Clinch.

Matched Categories

1. • Clutch
   • Noose
   • Squeeze
   • Vessel

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How to pronounce Clench?

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How to say Clench in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clench in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clench in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Clench in a Sentence

1. Kevin Yu:

   Any time that I'm under a lot of duress, I started realizing that I clench my stomach, when I looked back on my life, I started to realize how much a connection there was between my brain and my stomach.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Clench
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clench
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Clench
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clench
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Clench
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Clench