clench

UK
/klɛnʧ/
US
/klɛnʧ/
clenchnoun
clenches
pl
UK
/klɛntʃ/
US
/klɛntʃ/
Translations
The clench of his fist was a sign of his anger.
Сжатие его кулака было признаком его гнева.
He used a clench to hold the pieces together.
Он использовал зажим, чтобы удерживать части вместе.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
clenched
Past Simple
clenched
Past Participle
clenching
Gerund
UK
/klɛnʧ/
US
/klɛnʧ/
Translations
He clenched his fists in anger.
Он сжал кулаки от злости.
Definitions
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.