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CLENCH

Definition:

1. [noun] a small slip noose made with seizing
   Synonyms: clinch
   
   
2. [noun] 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"
   Synonyms: clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
   
   
3. [verb] hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
   Synonyms: clinch
   
   
4. [verb] squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
   
   

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Related Words:

• grit
• double clinch
• inside clinch
• outside clinch
• chokehold, choke hold
• embrace, embracing
• wrestling hold

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