clench
— Verb
– English
~ hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
clench
— Verb
– English
~ squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
clench
— Noun
– English
~ a small slip noose made with seizing
clench
— Noun
– English
~ 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"
clenched
— Adjective
– English
~ closed or squeezed together tightly; "a clenched fist"; "his clenched (or clinched) teeth"