Sekirov Dictionary

clench

/klɛnt͡ʃ/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 4

noun4

A tight grip.
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A local chapter of the Church of the SubGenius parody religion.
- And perhaps most innovative of all, Drummond and Stang pushed for a policy of clench autonomy […] — 1989
A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings.
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(no longer used) A pun.
- Here one poor word an hundred clenches makes — 1728

verb3

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To close tightly.
- He clenched his fist in anger.
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To grip or hold fast.
- I clenched the rope in my teeth.
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(old-fashioned) Dated form of clinch (“make certain, finalize”).
- Captain Treverton, it is hardly necessary to say, was not long in clenching the bargain on his side. The estate changed hands; […] — 1875

forms

clenched · clencht · clenching · clenches

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