Clench

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›ntʃ

Origin

From Old English beclenċan, causative of clingan ("cling"). Compare stink and stench.

Full definition of clench

Noun

1. Tight grip.
2. (engineering) A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.

Verb

1. To squeeze; to grip or hold tightly.He clenched his fist in anger.

Synonyms

• clasp
• clutch

Antonyms

• unclench

Related terms

• clinch