Definition as Noun

• the act of grasping
• a small slip noose made with seizing

Definition as Verb

• squeeze together tightly
• hold in a tight grasp

• clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold

• clinch

• clinch

• "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

• "clench one's jaw"

• "clench a steering wheel"

• Clench vs clasp
• Clench vs clutch
• Clench vs clutches
• Clench vs grasp
• Clench vs grip
• Clench vs hold
• Clench vs clinch