verb
definition
To grip or hold fast.
definition
To close tightly.
example
He clenched his fist in anger.
noun
definition
The act by which something (a fist, a jaw, etc.) is clenched.
Examples of clenching in a Sentence
She stared at Darcie, clenching her hands so tight that her fingernails bit into her palms.
Sofi turned, clenching her fists.
His hand was clenching and releasing the gem.
Clenching her hands together she prayed fervently.
Rostov stopped and, clenching his fists, suddenly and sternly turned on Alpatych.
His jaw was clenching and unclenching.
Prince Andrew suddenly exclaimed, clenching his small hand and striking the table with it, "and what luck the man has!"
Rhyn gave a nod, hands clenching at the thought of facing off against some demons.
She resisted, clenching her hand hard despite her pain.
He paused, his jaw clenching and his grip on her wrist tight enough to hurt.
Clenching the book, he stepped into the familiar dungeon with its two small cells.
Taran flinched, hands clenching and unclenching as he tried not to reach out to her, to grab her and run to the Springs.
The doctors declared that the leg needed to be broken and set again; and the operation was borne without a sign of pain beyond a clenching of his fist.
The air tore into his lungs and issued again in deep groans which even by clenching his teeth he could not stop.
Damian had turned his face away and was clenching a thick knuckle between his teeth.
That's all about it! said he, clenching his vigorous fist.
Clenching your toes may cause this problem.
He may become frustrated, clenching his fists as he tries to force the word out.
You should avoid clenching the muscle because that can cause pain that may stimulate an even tighter contraction.
The SleepRight Adjustable Night Guard protects teeth from grinding and clenching during sleep.
To compensate for this, the person may be asked to perform some muscle contraction, such as clenching teeth or grasping and pulling the two hands apart.