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Present participle for to grasp (something) tightly and firmly
“He could feel the man's eyes staring at him intently, and he allowed his hand to clench the hilt of his knife.”
Present participle for to press or be pressed tightly together
“It must have hurt him to clench his jaw like he was. She hoped he didn't have any loose teeth, but surely he wouldn't be able to grit them that way if they were loose.”
Present participle for to contract or tighten, especially a part of the body
“He felt as weak as a bairn, but he managed to clench his muscles, lift his head, and drink.”
Present participle for to physically grip or grasp something
Present participle for to grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger
Present participle for to tighten, or to put in a state of tension
Present participle for to join together via a locking action or mechanism
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