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clench

UK
/klɛnʧ/
US
/klɛnʧ/

Translations

clenchnoun
clenches
pl
UK
/klɛntʃ/
US
/klɛntʃ/
contractionSens médical ou physiologique, pour un muscle ou un groupe de muscles.
The clench in her jaw was a clear sign of her frustration.
La contraction de sa mâchoire était un signe clair de sa frustration.
priseSens concret : maintien ou saisie ferme.
He maintained a clench on the steering wheel as the car skidded on the icy road.
Il gardait une prise ferme sur le volant tandis que la voiture dérapait sur la route glacée.
Synonyms
grasp
clasp
hold
clutch
grip
clenchverb
clenched
Past Simple
clenched
Past Participle
clenching
Gerund
UK
/klɛnʧ/
US
/klɛnʧ/
serrerSurtout pour les poings, les dents ou la mâchoire.
She clenched her fists in anger.
Elle a serré les poings de colère.
Additional translations
se contracterPour une partie du corps qui se tend sous l’effet d’une émotion, de la douleur ou de la peur.
Synonyms
hold
grip
squeeze
grasp
clasp
clutch

Definitions

clenchnoun
A tight grip or grasp.
He maintained a clench on the steering wheel as the car skidded on the icy road.
A contraction or tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.
The clench in her jaw was a clear sign of her frustration.
clenchverb
To close or hold something tightly, especially with one's hands or teeth.
She clenched her fists in anger.
To become tight or contract, especially due to emotion, pain, or fear.
His stomach clenched at the thought of speaking in public.
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