Words Like CLENCH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CLENCH.

14 Alternative Words Similar to clench

1 Clasp Noun      Synonym Words Like Clasp
2 Clutch Noun      Synonym Words Like Clutch
3 Clutches Noun      Synonym Words Like Clutches
4 Grasp Noun      Synonym Words Like Grasp
5 Grip Noun      Synonym Words Like Grip
6 Hold Noun      Synonym Words Like Hold
7 Grasping Noun      Synonym Words Like Grasping
8 Prehension Noun      Synonym Words Like Prehension
9 Seizing Noun      Synonym Words Like Seizing
10 Prehend Verb      Synonym Words Like Prehend
11 Seize Verb      Synonym Words Like Seize
12 Squeeze Verb      Synonym Words Like Squeeze
13 Embrace Noun      Hyponym Words Like Embrace
14 Chokehold Noun      Hyponym Words Like Chokehold

2 examples of clench

1 she kept a firm hold on the railing
2 he has a strong grip for an old man

10 definitions of clench

1 See clinch.
2 hold in a tight grasp
3 a small slip noose made with seizing
4 the act of grasping
5 squeeze together tightly
6 To close tightly: clench one's teeth; clenched my fists in anger.
7 To grasp or grip tightly: clenched the steering wheel.
8 To clinch (a bolt, for example).
9 Nautical To fasten with a clinch.
10 A tight grip or grasp.
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