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clenching

/ˈklɛnʧɪŋ/

clenchingnoun

clenchings

Translations

сжатие

The clenching of his fists was a sign of his anger.

Сжатие его кулаков было признаком его гнева.

Definitions

The act of closing or holding something tightly, especially with the hands or teeth.

The clenching of his fists was a clear sign of his frustration.

Synonyms

clenchinggerund / present participle

/ˈklentʃɪŋ/

/ˈklɛntʃɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is contracting or closing tightly.

Definitions

Contracting or closing tightly; characterized by or causing clenching.

She tried to relax her clenching jaw during the examination.

Synonyms

clenchverb

clenching

Gerund

clenched

Past Simple

clenched

Past Participle

clenching

Gerund

/klɛnʧ/

Translations

сжимать

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.

Synonyms

clenchnoun

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.