clenched

UK
/klɛnʧt/
US
/klɛnʧt/
clenchedpast participle
UK
/klɛnʧt/
US
/klɛnʧt/
More precise classification: participial adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “clench”.
Traduzioni
serréSe dit surtout des mains, des dents ou de la mâchoire, lorsqu’ils sont fortement serrés.
She spoke through clenched teeth, trying to control her anger.
Elle parlait les dents serrées, essayant de maîtriser sa colère.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
crispéSe dit d’une expression tendue, de la mâchoire ou du visage; registre courant.
Definizioni
Tightly closed or squeezed together, often referring to hands or teeth.
She spoke through clenched teeth, trying to control her anger.
Displaying or characterized by tension, anger, or determination.
His clenched jaw showed he was struggling to stay calm.
clenchverb

clenched

Past Simple

clenched
Past Simple
clenched
Past Participle
clenching
Gerund
UK
/klɛnʧ/
US
/klɛnʧ/
Traduzioni
serrerSurtout pour les poings, les dents ou la mâchoire.
She clenched her fists in anger.
Elle a serré les poings de colère.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
se contracterPour une partie du corps qui se tend sous l’effet d’une émotion, de la douleur ou de la peur.
Definizioni
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.
clenchnoun
Definizioni
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.