Definitions
the act of grasping
Word origin
From Middle English clenchen, from Old English clenċan (“to clinch; hold fast”), a variant of Old English clenġan (“to adhere; remain”), from Proto-Germanic *klangijaną, causative of *klinganą (“to stick; adhere”). Related to cling.
Used in a sentence
“I clenched the rope in my teeth.”
“Clinch the pointed spear.”
“He clenched his fist in anger.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Grip tightly”6 letters
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