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clench v. [
clinch] hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
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clench v. squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
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clench n. [
clinch] a small slip noose made with seizing
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clench n. [
clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold] 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"
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