Clench \Clench\, n. & v. t. See {Clinch}.
clench n 1: a small slip noose made with seizing [syn: {clinch}] 2: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" [syn: {clasp}, {clutch}, {clutches}, {grasp}, {grip}, {hold}] v 1: hold in a tight grasp; "clench a steering wheel" [syn: {clinch}] 2: squeeze together tightly; "clench one's jaw"