Looking for the meaning of the word CLENCH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLENCH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Clench
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English (in the sense of clinch ‘fix securely’): of Germanic origin; related to cling
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klɛn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger
Short Definition:close fingers into ball
Examples:- she clenched her fists, struggling for control
- Ian's right hand clenched into a fist
Word: Clench
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klɛn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a contraction or tightening of part of the body
Short Definition:contraction of body part
Examples:- she saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists
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