clench 2
noundomain: activity
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the act of grasping
Hypernym
grasping 2
noun
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
EnglishDerivationally related form
clench 1
verb
hold in a tight grasp
Hyponym
chokehold 2
noun
a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind
embrace 1
noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
wrestling hold 1
noun
a hold used in the sport of wrestling
