Clench ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Clench ( verb )

1. To hold something tightly, especially with the fingers or teeth.
2. To tighten a part of the body, especially the muscles of the jaw or the fist.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "clasp, grip"): from old french clenche, from clincher "to strike, clasp", based on latin clangere "to clink".

Examples:

1. He clenched his jaw.
2. She clenched her fists.
3. He clenched his teeth.
4. She clenched the pencil.
5. He clenched his hand into a fist.

(As a noun)

Clench ( noun )

1. To hold something tightly, especially with the fingers or teeth.
2. To tighten a part of the body, especially the muscles of the jaw or the fist.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "clasp, grip"): from old french clenche, from clincher "to strike, clasp", based on latin clangere "to clink".

Examples:

1. He clenched his jaw.
2. She clenched her fists.
3. He clenched his teeth.
4. She clenched the pencil.
5. He clenched his hand into a fist.