clench

v. clasp together; hold tightly

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Noun
1. a small slip noose made with seizing
(synonym) clinch
(hypernym) noose, running noose, slip noose
(hyponym) double clinch
(classification) vessel, watercraft
2. 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"
(synonym) clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
(hypernym) grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension
(hyponym) chokehold, choke hold
(derivation) clinch

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Verb
1. hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
(synonym) clinch
(hypernym) seize, prehend, clutch
(derivation) clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
2. squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
(hypernym) squeeze
(hyponym) grit

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