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clench
noun
verb
The act of grasping
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noun
The act of grasping
“He released his clasp on my arm”
noun
A small slip noose made with seizing
verb
Squeeze together tightly
“Clench one's jaw”
verb
Hold in a tight grasp
“Clench a steering wheel”
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He released his clasp on my arm
He has a strong grip for an old man
She kept a firm hold on the railing
Clench one's jaw
Clench a steering wheel
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