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Nouns
(n)
clinch
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clench
a small slip noose made with seizing
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(n)
clasp
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clench
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clutch
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clutches
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grasp
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grip
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hold
the act of grasping
“he released his clasp on my arm”
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“he has a strong grip for an old man”
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“she kept a firm hold on the railing”
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Verbs
(v)
clench
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clinch
hold in a tight grasp
“clench a steering wheel”
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(v)
clench
squeeze together tightly
“clench one's jaw”
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