clench
13 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,974
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
squeeze together tightly
noun
the act of grasping
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/klˈɛntʃ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural clenches
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a small slip noose made with seizing
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Another word for hold” gen-syn
- “the act of grasping” wn-def
Anagrams
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