clench

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des festen Zusammenpressens oder Ergreifens bezeichnet, häufig bezogen auf eine Faust oder den Kiefer.

A noun referring to the act of closing or gripping something tightly, often used to describe a fist or jaw.

unzählbar

1. Tight grip or holdB2formal

   A firm, tight grip or closure, especially of the hand or jaw.

   Festhalten

   • He felt the clench of her hand on his arm.
   • The clench of his jaw showed his anger.
   • She released the clench of her fist slowly.

   Synonymeclaspclinchclutchgraspgripholdsqueeze

   Antonymeloosenopenrelaxrelease

• Verb, das das feste Zusammenpressen oder Anspannen von etwas bezeichnet, zum Beispiel einer Faust oder der Zähne, oft als Reaktion auf Anspannung oder Entschlossenheit.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing or pressing something tightly, such as a fist or teeth, often as a reaction to tension or determination.

1. Close tightlyB2formal

   To close or squeeze something tightly, especially the hands or teeth.

   Zusammenpressen

   • He clenched his fists in anger.
   • She clenched her teeth to stop from screaming.
   • The patient clenched the armrest during the injection.

   Synonymeclaspclutchgraspgripsqueezetighten

   Antonymeloosenopenrelease

2. Grasp firmlyB2formal

   To hold something tightly in the hand.

   Fest umfassen

   • He clenched the rope to avoid falling.
   • She clenched the steering wheel during the storm.
   • The child clenched his mother's hand in the crowd.

   Synonymeclutchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymeloosenopenrelaxrelease