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- [klench]
- /klɛntʃ/
- /klentʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klench]
- /klɛntʃ/
Definitions of clench word
- verb clench When you clench your fist or your fist clenches, you curl your fingers up tightly, usually because you are very angry. 3
- verb clench When you clench your teeth or they clench, you squeeze your teeth together firmly, usually because you are angry or upset. 3
- verb clench If you clench something in your hand or in your teeth, you hold it tightly with your hand or your teeth. 3
- verb clench to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc) tightly 3
- verb clench to grasp or grip firmly 3
- noun clench a firm grasp or grip 3
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Origin of clench
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English clenchen; compare Old English beclencan hold fast
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Clench
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clench popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clench usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clench
verb clench
- clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
- clutch — If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious.
- clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
- grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
- clinch — If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.
noun clench
- fibula — Anatomy. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
- handhold — a grip with the hand or hands.
- handclasp — a gripping of hands by two or more people, as in greeting, parting, making a commitment, or expressing affection.
- handgrip — the grip or clasp of a hand, as in greeting: a firm but friendly handgrip.
- handshake — handshaking
Antonyms for clench
Top questions with clench
- how to clench your jaw?
- why do i clench my teeth at night?
- why do i clench my teeth?
- why do i clench my jaw?
- what is clench?
- how to clench pc muscle?
- why clench teeth at night?
- why do cats clench their paws?
- how to clench a fist?
- why do people clench their teeth?
- what is the meaning of clench?
- why do babies clench their fists?
- why does my baby clench her fists?
- clench jaw when sleeping?
- why do i clench my teeth when i sleep?
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