clenching

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present participle of clench
The forceful holding together of the upper and lower teeth See more about this and bite adjustment
The forceful holding together of the upper and lower teeth, which places stress on the ligaments that hold the teeth to the jawbone and the lower jaw to the skull
{i} grasping, holding tightly
clenching fists
forming the fingers of the hand into tight balls
clench
Tight grip
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To squeeze; to grip or hold tightly

He clenched his fist in anger.

clench
A seal that is applied to formed thin-wall bushings
clench
a small slip noose made with seizing
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the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
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hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel
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When you clench your teeth or they clench, you squeeze your teeth together firmly, usually because you are angry or upset. Patsy had to clench her jaw to suppress her anger Slowly, he released his breath through clenched teeth. = grit
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If you clench something in your hand or in your teeth, you hold it tightly with your hand or your teeth. I clenched the arms of my chair. = grip
clench
squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw" hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel
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squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"
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hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel"
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{f} clasp together; hold tightly
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When you clench your fist or your fist clenches, you curl your fingers up tightly, usually because you are very angry. Alex clenched her fists and gritted her teeth She pulled at his sleeve and he turned on her, fists clenching again before he saw who it was. angry protestors with clenched fists
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